Project Coordinator - SRM Livelihood

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Key Responsibilities Reports to: Programme Manager - WFP Key Result Areas Effective Project Implementation and sustainability Take lead in project planning, budgeting, and implementation and monitoring of progress in line with donor requirements. Develop annual and quarterly project work plans and oversee implementation to high standards by scope and timelines Ensure core project models and approaches are implemented according to schedule and minimum standards. Develop farmer’s capacity to improve production and productivity of selected enterprises of desired quality by the market through demonstrations to farmer’s Provide business support and training to project participants on income generating activities, market analysis and understanding specific value chains Support the graduation of enterprises from grant to commercial finance. Identify and engage with strategic partners for business development in the area of micro-enterprise, self-help group and cooperative development and support. Developing business plans for income generating activities (IGA) businesses and provide mentorship and coaching for various business groups for sustainable livelihoods Market linkage, networking, collaboration and mentorship Find market for products of project participants including employment for skilled youth/women Deliver technical trainings including, agronomy, financial literacy, saving for transformation, business to project participants and entrepreneurs Support project participants and their groups to improve productivity, added value, quality and volume for market-led livelihood activities. Effectively implement the project to create new opportunities for acquisition, retention and transformation of diverse set of private and governmental donors. Leadership and People Management Provide effective human resource management for all staff and volunteers under the project. Ensure all project staff are recruited, oriented, have valid contracts, performance agreements and project documents. Hold monthly meetings and quarterly performance review meetings with team members. Establish consultative and participative management environment that engages and develops project teams, to deliver on donor obligations hence meeting project commitment priorities. Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff in project development, management and implementation especially in humanitarian emergency response. Identify staff capacity, psychosocial and other needs, and work with P&C to ensure needs are met Facilitate coaching, mentoring and counseling sessions for staff within the project. Financial Management & Co