Project Coordinator

Job Opportunity in Cluster Likasi, DRC

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!

Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

(20%) Coordinate and technically support the efficient execution of activities on the field (ZS of Kikula and DPS) according to the detailed plan approved by the Donors

(15%) Involve local leaders of the ZS of Kikula, the DPS of Haut Katanga through the PNLS, PNMLS, and PNSA of Haut Katanga in the execution of field activities

(15%) Ensure supervision and coaching of technical actors under responsibility (Supporting the technical team of partners working on the project)

(5%) Assist technically the Cluster Manager in decision-making and suggest solutions to operational constraints/difficulties related to the project

(10%) Prepare and submit project reports (monthly and quarterly) on time and ensure their correct archiving

(10%) Convene weekly technical meetings with all key actors involved in the project and participate in different external meetings with other stakeholders

(15%) Collaborate with the Fundraising Departments (GAM) to mobilize more funds (designing new projects) in the Child Health & Nutrition sector with the support of different donors and partners (United Nations Agencies and others): UNAIDS, Global Fund, PEPFAR, World Bank, etc. (including the support offices of World Vision)

(5%) Regularly ensure budget consumption without exceeding (Respect of budget lines)

(5%) Evaluate its performance and propose improvement measures to discuss with technical and matrix superiors

(5%) Ensure understanding of new World Vision DRC policies and strategies and donor funder policies and strategies. Ensure respect of policies and strategies by the staff.

(5%) Participate in joint field visits (WV, donor funders, and Congolese Government)

Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities

• Hold a Doctor of Medicine Surgery and Obstetrics Degree
• A Master's in Public Health or related fields is an asset

Experience of work additional required as a minimum qualification for this position:

• Experience with International NGOs or United Nations agencies, experience in projects funded by international donors;
• At least 5 years of experience as managers of Multisectoral Health/Programs;
• At least 3 years of field experience, preferably in the field of HIV/AIDS, community focus on young people and adolescents.
• Have skills to conduct informal or formal technical training sessions in similar areas (HIV/AIDS Prevention, HIV/AIDS Testing, mentoring of young people and adolescents,
• Have the ability to design and use tools,
• Be able to analyze programmatic, financial, and GAS reports; produce quality reports respecting the different templates shared by WV and PNLS&PNMLS and PNSA, and submit them on time to the relevant authorities.
• Have experience in conducting project evaluations.
• Have sufficient abilities to generate strong community engagement and significant social mobilization.

Language requirements as a minimum qualification for this position:

• Ability to speak, read, and write French;
• Practical English would be an asset.

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only