Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Zambia
Position: Project Co-ordinator
Reports To: Program Manager
General Summary
The Project co-ordinator will work closely with the Program Manager to ensure the smooth running of program implementation for the Z-CHECK and CIRKUITS programs under the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation in Zambia. The project co-ordinator will provide programmatic support in program implementation and will act as liaison between the technical staff, FAAs, procurement and the finance team.
Main responsibilities will include the following:
- Work with the Program manager and technical staff to ensure timely development and submission of the monthly, quarterly and annual work-plans
- Ensure activities developed are in line with program priorities, goals and objectives as per funder requirement
- Work with the FAAs to ensure that supplies and other logistics such as trainings and meetings are in place for the program
- Responsible of reviewing and on-ward submission of the weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the program manager
- Responsible for all internal correspondence with the program office in Lusaka
- Provide input on program related issues through internal and external meetings
- Prepare quality correspondence to the districts including letters, minutes, program summaries, case stories as requested for by the program manager
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the program manager, Deputy Chief of Party and Chief of Party
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Social sciences, Project management or related field with 3+ years of work experience preferably in a management position
- Demonstrated expertise working in a leadership capacity in either government and non-governmental organizations
Professional Skills:
- Demonstrated a good understanding of the project management process
- Demonstrated good organizational and presentation skills.
- Must have good communication skills and be a good team player
- Must be good with numbers and must have strong analytical skills
- Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Fluency in English