Project Coordinator

Project management and supervision

• Be responsible for the overall planning, management, and implementation of the project in close coordination with the Project Manager - BMGF, the Provincial Coordinator as well as the project team of Principal Recipient.
• Ensure the development of monthly and quarterly work plans of individual team members as well as of the project and its implementation
• Be responsible for periodic project reports.
• Be responsible for the field visit.
• S /he will be responsible for the timely piloting of different digital tools
• Conduct focus group discussions with the data users at all levels to collect regular feedback to make modifications to the tools where required
• Ensure regular data review and analysis to attain the desired project targets
• Provide close supervision to the field team and ensure the quality of the project interventions
• Convene a bi-weekly meeting with the field staff to discuss the project progress, data review, issues, follow up on agreed actions, and way forward
• Provide overall guidance to the field team in the implementation of the project activities. Assess the knowledge and skills of the staff to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps and build capacity accordingly.
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.

Monitoring, supervision, and quality assurance

• S/he will carry out regular monitoring visits to the project sites, provide on-site technical support, and ensure the quality, validity, and timeliness of reports
• Document best practices, lessons learned, recommendations, and way forward

Coordination and representation

• Coordinate regularly with the project team of Principal Recipient based in Islamabad and other stakeholders for project activities
• Participate in coordination meetings related to the project as and when required
• Be the focal person for all coordination with the donor and CDC Sindh
• Ensure timely communication of issues to the Project Manager, Mercy Corps Islamabad arising during implementation at the field level and requires the support of partners/stakeholders.
• IT Assistant

Reports Directly To:

• Technical Reporting line: Project Manager (DEPP-TB)- Islamabad
• Administrative Reporting Line: Provincial Coordinator- Hyderabad

Works Directly With Media and Comms Specialist, Project Manager, Manager M&E and Data Management, Coordinator Data Management, MIS Coordinator

Master’s degree in project management/Compute Sciences/IT or related field. At least three to five years of work experience in managing IT-based health/digital technologies programs.

Experience working with an INGO/development sector is desired. Previous experience in managing digital grants is desirable while previous experience with a variety of donors will be an added advantage. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required. Track record of maintaining liaison with governmental and non-governmental partners. Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Excellent computer and analytical skills. Ability to work with a wide variety of partners and geographically dispersed teams. Ability to work within a team, under pressure, and with tight deadlines.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have a sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status, or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, and other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply.