Applications are open for all candidates to fill the Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at World Vision Lanka
Project Coordinator
Location — Rideemaliyadda ( Badulla District)
Job Profile
This position will serve as the primary link between community, local partners, Area Program (AP) team and Technical staff to facilitate the implementation of technical projects and Community Engagement & Sponsorship Plan (CESP) towards the improved and sustained well-being Of children While focusing on the Most Valuable Children in the assigned communities in line with World Vision (XNV) strategic goals &
objectives.
Major Responsibilities
Work with all stakeholders in the effective implementation of Technical Projects of World Vision Lanka(WVL)- program management in assigned communities in line with organisational strategic goals & objectives.
Manage resources With integrity & stewardship ensuring effective & efficient financial management, relationship management, procurement & related duties & responsibilities in line with WVL policies & procedures
Facilitate the effective & efficient planning & implementation of WVL projects/programs through effective community engagement and sponsorship programs in the given areas
Strengthen monitoring system in Primary Focus Area(PFA), for effective community engagement and sponsorship operations
Strengthen child participation & protection through effective & continuous engagement Of related local partners/child clubs/networks in the assigned are of operation.
Utilize Most Vulnerable Children mapping results for program planning and provide required support to ensure that the technical project interventions/ models of WVL benefit the most neediest children in the communities we serve
Effective management of micro projects through capacity building of communities and partners to identify, plan, implement & report on micro projects in the assigned communities
Coordinate the child registration and well-being monitoring of children, including Registered
Children in assigned communes as per sponsorship standards through the Sponsorship Field
Assistant or Community Care Groups network
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, International Development Studies, Community Development or A diploma in social sciences with 3 year field experience on community development.
At least 3 years' experience in Community Development, Program / Project Coordination in a international organization, preferably in INGO context
Experience in program implementation, community mobilization and participatory approach would be an advantage.
Experience in capacity building for local stakeholders/partners.
Experience of working with children
Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed written and oral communications skills
A Team player with good & able to work well with diverse stakeholders.
Self-motivated and able to work With minimum supervision in a cross-cultural work environment
Willing to travel extensively Within the area Of operation
Basic knowledge and understanding of key aspects of development work; including child protection, nutrition /health, livelihoods, resilience, advocacy, cross-cutting themes (ec. gender, environment, disability, child participation).
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Closing Date : 26/12/2019
