ChildFund Zambia
Overall Description
The project aims to shape promising practices by building the capacity of caregivers and parents to improve service delivery; to continue strengthening Partner CBOs with a deeper understanding of the areas of stimulation and responsive care, and expanding effective practice, knowledge sharing and policy through increasing the involvement of government partners in this area.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Programs Director, the Project Manager will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the project, in particular conceptual strategic leadership, high quality contract deliverables/compliance, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the ECD/Education Specialist, the Grants Coordinator, M&E officer, partner CBOs (or local partners), and other stakeholders on the ground, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:Overall project management, including the development and execution of the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) in line with the approved plans
- Ensure plans are implemented according to approved budget and donor guidelines, and that ChildFund procedures and policies are always adhered to. Pro-actively identify risks related to contract compliance and prescribe, implement and manage corrective action.
- Lead the coordination of mentoring and coaching of local partners on project content, M&E and finance to build technical and organizational capacity
- Timely preparation and submission of quality progress reports that meet the organizations/donor requirements, as stipulated in the contract.
- Network with relevant government and civil society agencies
- Maintain accurate project records
- Maintain staff technical proficiency and productivity
- Document lessons learnt and best practices for experience sharing and replication.
- Ensure project staff adhere to the organisation’s programming principles, procurement, administrative and financial policies
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the organization
Requirements:
- Degree level qualification in Development studies or Social Sciences with minimum 3 years experience in programme design, Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and donor contract management of early childhood and/or OVC programming
- Experience in Parenting Education or with adult learning
- Experience working with young children 0-5 and caregivers
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience implementing programs with Community Based Organizations Training and facilitation skills and experience are required.
- Team Player with excellent communication, report writing and community mobilization skills
- High level of credibility and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
- ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children and youth with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children and youth.
Disclaimer:Â This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.