The Project Coordinator (Consultant) is required to lead the implementation of this project. S/He will be based at Dadri with frequent coordination with the Delhi PCI office and facilitate ground level implementation of the project through field coordinators, existing Front-line workers, and service providers of various departments in the field. This position will be responsible for day-to-day management, trouble shooting and reporting on the progress of the project.
Job Description
- Prepare a detailed work plan in coordination with the senior project team of Vama Sundari and PCI, based on the project proposal.
- Support in recruiting, inducting, and training the Field Coordinators for the project.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the project covering, but not limited to, team management, stakeholder management, performance management, budget management, report preparation, problem resolution, and participation in knowledge sharing/learning workshops.
- Support in coordinating with the required vendors for providing specific services such as screening tests, development of SBCC materials, promotional materials, baseline and endline research, and other specified activities.
- Facilitate and support all capacity building activities at the block and village levels, as per plan.
- Coordinate with other project partners in the same geography for smooth implementation of the project.
- Liaison and coordinate with departments like Health, ICDS, Education Department, and Rural Development Departments as necessary to secure their buy-in and support for implementing the project activities. Securing necessary permissions where necessary.
- Regular travel to the project areas for monitoring and assessing the project activities and monitoring the performance of the project team members.
- Ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of the field office.
- Update the supervisor and donor on the project progress and performance regularly, analyzing the performance indicators, and taking corrective actions/measures to ensure the achievement of project objectives as per the agreed timelines.
- Other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Experience and Qualifications
- We are looking for a qualified and experienced person to lead the project implementation during this pilot phase
- Candidates with innovative and analytical thinking who enjoy working with communities on nutrition, health and social development-related issues are invited to apply
Specifically, we are looking for a highly motivated candidate with the following qualifications and experience:
- The ideal candidate will have at least a post graduate degree in any subject.
- The candidate must have at least 5-8 years of experience, preferably in some nutrition and health related programs.
- The candidate should have experience working with the communities in rural areas, especially with poorer and marginalized communities. Experience working with the ICDS and health platforms will be an added advantage.
- Candidates with experience working on themes like Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition and Gender Empowerment will be preferred.
- The candidate should have experience in training of Front-Line Workers and other community groups, with use of training materials, as required.
- Familiarity with projects using SBCC approaches will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication skills (both spoken and written) in English and Hindi are necessary for this position.
- The candidate should be proficient in preparing presentations for regular updates and should have the ability to prepare and send regular progress and monitoring reports, on the project.
