Project Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinator-Programme Implementation

Unit

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Manager - PIU

   Maharashtra (PIU 5)

11 months

About Bal RakshaBharat

Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India's leading independent child rights organisation. It is a member of Save theChildren movement thatoperates globally with the mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the worldtreats children and achieve immediate and lasting changes in their lives. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No childdies from preventable causes before theirfifth birthday
• All children learn from a quality basiceducation and
• Violence againstchildren is no longer tolerated

We run programmes in the remotest corners of Indiaand urban areasin the areasof Health &Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Livelihood & Economic Wellbeing in order to facilitate quality education, healthcare and protection from harm and abuse and life-saving aid during emergencies to children.

ROLE PURPOSE

S/he wouldbe responsible for direct on ground implementation & monitoring of the project deliverables in the project geography and ensurethat the envisioned outcome of the project is accomplished withquality programming and

contributing to the successof organizational strategy & breakthroughs.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Scope:

• Based on the objectives set forth under the Project ensure effective planning and implementation of the deliverables of the project in lines to the largervision, mission, commitments and strategy of the organization
• Develop andtrack the projectkey documents such as LFA, milestones, detailed implementation plan,MEAL plan, MIS, risk management plan, procurement plan, stakeholder engagement plan, project budget etc. & undertake periodic reviews of the sameas well as continuously striveto achieve theproject outcomes and milestones as set forth in the project
• Coordinate with field stafffor undertaking fieldactivities effectively andmonitor as well as overseeday to day operations.
• Closely monitor the day- to - dayprogress of the activities as per desiredobjectives set forthin the project.
• Liaison with community stakeholders, local, district level Govt. Officials in the project intervention area.
• Furnish relevant information (both programmatic and financial) as and when asked by the BRB point of contact for the project
• Identify important and key stakeholders of the project and develop a stakeholder engagement plan as wellas track the plan to achieve the objectives set forth under the project
• Responsible to support in training and build capacities of project staffs on issues related to Health & Nutrition and Education, Child Protection
• Plan and undertake regular project monitoring through field visits, review meetings as per MEALplan and provide guidance/feedback to the project team; Analyze and evaluate data and/or take progressive action in discussion with line manager, when necessary to meet programme/project objectives
• Ensure timely, accurate, and effective reporting (viz. annual/half-yearly, quarterly/monthly reports, information

requests, activity statusupdates, queries, fieldvisits, donor engagement calendar etc…)

• Proficient in communication skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Organizationaland time management skills
• Efficient to deliver projectactivities with quality

Generic Competencies

• Being the Voice of Children: Utilises beingpart of a global movement to promote changein the policyand public sphere on child related issues
• Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Drivesan enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and prioritizing the most deprived and marginalised children
• Builds & Strengthens Partnerships: Inspires othersto embrace the values andprinciples that underpin partnerships and the localisation agenda
• Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work withcolleagues and peers

Additional job responsibilities

The dutiesand responsibilities as set out above arenot exhaustive and the roleholder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Child Safeguarding

We need to keepchildren safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Level 3: Therole holder will have contact withchildren and/or youngpeople either frequently (e.g., once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one monthor more or overnight) because they work in programs; or are visiting programs; therefore a police check will be required.

Safeguarding our Staff

The postholder is required to carry out the dutiesin accordance withthe BRB’s anti-harassment policy.

Equal Opportunities

Bal Raksha Bharat aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Save the children India employ approximately 300 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.