Project Coordinator

ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality

Responsible of the management and implementation of the project activities

Responsible of grant management including budget, procurement

Prepare work plans, follow up on field implementation with Implementation unit for timely and efficient implementation

Develop budget spending plan for the efficient and effective implementation of the project within the set budget parameters;

Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities;

Develop, in close coordination with the MEL team, a MEL framework, in addition to all other MEL tools required for the effective implementation of the project including measurable indicators;

Develop forms and records to document project activities as per the donor s and ABAAD s internal requirements

Set-up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured;

Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project;

Establish a communication plan to update stakeholders including project staff in the organization on the progress and impact of the project;

Review the quality of the work completed with the project support team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards;

Ensure the project implementation is in compliance with all donors /partners procedures and regulations (procurement, financial, etc );

Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures;

Monitor any potential risks, through developing risk-management plan to avoid any delay or challenges that might affect the effectiveness of the project implementation;

Capture learning and document the work of successful stories, to ensure that the projects inputs are producing positive results in the lives of persons of concern

Write narrative reports on the project for management and for donors;

Facilitate learning and linkages among local staff and partner organizations;

Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly);

Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures;

Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date;

Work closely with the finance officer to prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for donors as outlined in funding agreements;

Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality;

Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Prepare payment and cash requests as needed;

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• Minimum of five years of experiences (NGO is a must)
• Experience in field coordination, monitoring and follow up;
• Experience in project management and coordination;
• Highly skilled in report writing in both languages (Arabic and English French is a plus);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic including demonstrable ability to work with others and as part of a team;
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, Good organizational skills;
• Demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team, and promotes high standards.
• Takes responsibility for own work and delegated project/processes (including some leadership);
• Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions.