Overall Objectives of the position:

Facilitate successful implementation of BMZ-Germany and other Food Security and Livelihoods grant-funded Projects. The Project Coordinator will work closely and under the supervision of Senior Food Security and Livelihoods Specialist. He/she will be expected to develop and maintain a good relationship with Local Implementing Partners, the Program Technical team, the Grants Acquisition and Management Team, the projects implementation teams and relevant Government Departments at the National and County level and all the stakeholders to deliver on his /her mandate.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Food Security and Livelihood Projects in line with the donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Supervise and mentor the project staff and partners to ensure quality delivery of the project activities and outputs.
• Closely work with the Grants Post Award Specialist to ensure adherence to donor requirements, policies and reporting timelines.
• Support the develop of project concept notes and proposals on food security, livelihoods, climate change and other related areas of ChildFund priority for submission to donor on short notice.
• Provide technical & logistical support for the projects implementation and ensure that the activities are implemented on time and according to the Project Design as provided in the proposal.
• Design, develop and implement specific work plans and budgets related to the project and ensure that the project objectives are achieved.
• Supervise the implementation of project activities / technologies according to specific projects guidelines.
• Liaise with implementing partners, prepare/review and submit timely consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Country Office (ChildFund Kenya) for onward transmission to the donor on project activities identification and implementation.
• Work closely with ChildFund Kenya Senior Food Security and Livelihood Specialist and the Grants Post Award Specialist in ensuring that all reports meet donor requirements.
• Fully share all relevant joint monitoring findings and the implementation status of joint recommendations to the Local Partners senior management team, ChildFund Kenya and the donor.
• Jointly conduct monitoring of project activities with Local Partners senior management team, ChildFund Kenya and the donor to ensure the timely implementation of recommendations from the joint monitoring team.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the relevant Government line ministries and departments at County/Sub-County and Ward levels with National and international NGOs, community-based leaders, other community structures and all the stakeholders.
• Represent ChildFund Kenya and the donor in relevant meetings and working groups.
• Ensure that day to day administrative support for the project is in place and ensure safe custody of the project assets.
• Support the proper management of the project budget by the project staff and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the donors and the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration between the project teams, LIPs and the CO program and grants teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and address any risks, challenges, or issues that may affect the project performance or sustainability.
• Document and disseminate the project results, impact, and learning to the relevant audiences.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agri-business, Economics, or any other relevant development studies.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in the management of community projects preferably Food Security and Livelihoods Projects and working with Local Partners.
• Over 2  years experience in managing/implementation of donor funded projects
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage projects/mass events as well as transfer information and skills.
• Proven organizational, analytical, negotiating, communication (oral and written) and training skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize, focus and deliver quality results within deadlines while meeting conflicting work demands and targets, working with teams under minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, County collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines.