Deadline: 10/8/2020
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Project Coordinator’s main roles are to lead the project implementation and the project team and to coordinate and manage the implementation of WV Iraq projects/programs. This includes active participation in project/program design, coordination with stakeholders such as the government, Planning, documentation, monitoring, evaluation, research, capacity building and representing WV Iraq in different forums/meetings.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Build links between the WV programs, Government and other partners working within WV Iraq operation geographic area.
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Represent WV Iraq at appropriate cluster meetings, ensuring that WV interventions are not only in line with cluster planning but also showcased in the meetings.
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Perform monitoring for all project activities to ensure proper implementation and that all project activities are implemented according to the project quality benchmarks.
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Actively participate in project development, through providing contextual information and technical input.
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Provide support to line manager in all stages of the LEAP cycle.
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Participate in donor and cluster report writing ensuring that the reports are accurate.
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Establish and maintain World Vision and other best practice standards for development programing.
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Monitor and assist in evaluating WV Iraq projects, ensuring that the lessons learnt are incorporated into future projects.
Grants & budget Management
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Day to day grant management, and ensure that the persons under his supervision implement project activities as stated in the
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Grant agreement.
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Exercise Management of budget expenditures for project activities as per WV standards.
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Assist Line manager in budget management so as to ensure that expenditures are as per grant guidelines.
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Follow up with the finance and procurement for the approvals to ensure that the delivery of materials is in line with the implementation of the activities at site.
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Budget control of the project.
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Monitor the budget of the project by checking the expenditures and raising the PRFs, GRNs, etc.
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Follow the financial rules and regulations laid down by the finance team.
Staff Management (Learning and capacity building)
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Staff capacity building on local and international standards eg Sphere, Do no harm, IASC, Good enough guide etc
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Staff performance management for persons reporting directly to him.
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Provide regular support to staff and guide them on their different role and responsibilities.
Performance quality and reports writing
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To ensure quality project implementation is in line with WV, local and international standards.
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Give weekly updates to Zonal Manager and Technical Adviser, prepare the required project reports to Zonal Manager and Health Technical Advisor.
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Any other duties as assigned by manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Education/Credentials: MBCHB/Bsc/Masters in Medicine/Health (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical Health etc.), or any relevant field.
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Experience: at least 5 years working in medical field, relief/Aid or development work.
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Previous experience of INGO work.
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Experience working with conflict-affected populations, including IDPs and Refugees.
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Management experience and skills (especially managing the diverse team of staff/ volunteers)
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Native Kurdish/Arab, Iraq citizen, Excellent English, Kurdish and Arabic communication skills (oral and written).
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Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
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Strong capacity building and facilitation skills
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Ability to travel to project areas for assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation
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Ability to manage work life and work without supervision
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Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
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Strong knowledge of UN cluster system, JCCC/GEC and government structures.
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Understanding and experience WV’s LEAP cycle, grant management, proposal development and report writing.
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Understanding of interagency standards such as Sphere Humanitarian Standards, IASC, Core humanitarian standards, Human rights principles, MISP, Mental Health Guidelines, Gender guidelines.
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Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduc
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Coordination experience
