Project Coordinator - Early Childhood Development

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Project Coordinator Early Childhood Development will report to Education Manager. The purpose of the position is to provide support in the planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and supervision of Early Development and Intervention for Children (EDIC) Project in Lautem and Liquica municipalities. He/she will provide leadership in the delivery of field level project implementation and mentoring support to the Field Officers specifically support the quality and timely delivery of key project activities working closely with Field Officers and district education office in order achieve a sustainable project model. He/she will ensure that the project implementation is aligned with ChildFund Australia both education, child protection and health sectors approach, internal policies, procedures and donor requirements.    Apply for this Job

KEY DUTIES

• Provide leadership in activity planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, learning and tracking the delivery of key project activities including but not limited to; regular meetings with school management committees (SMCs) and capacity building, , community parenting education sessions linking with SMCs and supporting sustainability of the Community-based Pre-schools (CBPS) through facilitating SMC’s in their School improvement plans and obtaining school licensing as well as advocacy initiatives.
• Collaborating with Education Manager to manage the project budget.
• Provides technical support and mentoring of Field Officers to implement effectively the activities based on the project work plan and agreed standards including support writing of monthly and quarterly progress reports and documentation of success stories.
• Undertakes regular field visits to the CBPS to monitor progress and identify challenges, emerging issues and recommendations working with the Field Officers.
• Liaises with District Education Offices and relevant government ministries (MoE, MSSI, MoH) and other child-focused organizations for coordination, advocacy, and sharing of best practices on education related works.
• Involves in identifying new project ideas and funding opportunities in education sector as well as in the design and development of new project proposal.
• Represents Child Fund in education meetings, forums conferences and networks with stakeholders both at national and sub-national levels.
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEAH) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures, and conduct yourself consistent with those policies.
• Maintain quality project data, ensure MEL database is up to date in coordination with the MEL team. and reporting requirements are met.
• Provide technical and compliance support to ensure that the project(s) is implemented in accordance with the project design, ChildFund, and donor requirements.
• Proactive collaboration with other teams (Finance, Operations, HR Admin, MEL, and Communication)and sectors where relevant.
• Supervise staff activities according to an agreed work plan and monitor monthly work performance of staff.
• Facilitate teamwork to address and solve team conflict.
• Strengthen local partnerships and/or relationships, e.g., through capacity sharing to support localization, based on the organization’s partnership arrangements and management strategies.
• Act as a focal point in the organization (to be selected based on experience and interest), i.e., with regards to Child Safeguarding or Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion.
• Promote and integrate gender equality, disability, and social inclusion into day-to-day work.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of progressive experience working with INGOs and successfully managing Education Projects or working in community development in the education sector.
• Strong capacity and demonstrated experience in project cycle management
• Experienced to collaborate with government and local partners, building and strengthening staff and partners’ capacity, providing mentorship and support, coordinating multiple task and successfully ensuring delivery of project activities to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experienced in capacity building, facilitating training, community engagement and community mobilization.
• University degree (or equivalent) in education, community development and social sciences or related field.
• Experienced in project management and team leadership.
• Strong financial literacy and an ability to effectively plan, manage and control project budget.
• Report writing and organizational
• Open to travel up to 30% to project locations every month.
• Fluency in English, Tetum is required and understand Fataluku or Tokodede is an added advantage.
• Computer proficiency skill in general (Word, Excel, Power point and outlook).
• Positive and supportive attitude and have the willingness to support overall goals of Child-Fund Australia in Timor-Leste.

DESIRABLE

• Previous work in the education sector with a focus on early childhood development will be an advantage.
• Experience in implementing community level nutrition and health related works Existing professional networks with key educational stakeholders and experience driving advocacy would be desirable.

SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and great interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel) and internet applications.
• Have the ability to combine intellectual curiosity with analytical skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems while being pragmatic.
• Ability to work under stress and prioritize.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to supervise staff.

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Application deadline is 25 June 2023. Please note that o****nly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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