The Project Coordinator has the main responsibility of coordinating the Joint Response five (JR5) project in the ZOA program areas i.e. Gedaref, East, South and North Darfur. In addition, the PC will support the programme department in reporting, proposal development, and communications. It is a key hands-on and dynamic role ensuring donor compliance, documenting, and disseminating results and lessons learned. 

ZOA implements projects in the sectors of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), WASH, Shelter/NFI, Education and Peacebuilding projects, with cross-cutting theme of gender, disability & inclusion, in recovery and relief contexts. 

 MAIN RESPOSIBILITIES/ ACTIVITIES:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the following tasks, responsibilities, and results:

JR5 Coordination: 

• Lead in the coordination of the multi-state programmes of JR5 project activities with support from the Programme Managers, project coordinators and local partners in Gedaref, East, South, and North Darfur States. 
• Lead in the coordination of the Joint Response with the consortium lead agency and serve as the project focal person to the consortium lead. 
• Ensure narrative, financial and IATI reports are submitted on time and requests from the consortium lead are followed upon in close collaboration with the Project, MEAL and finance team. 
• Professionally represent ZOA in all coordination meetings & workshops and keep Programme Managers, JR Coordinators in program areas and other relevant colleagues up to date. 

Reporting: 

• Coordinates, writes, and supports field staff to prepare and submit timely and quality project reports required by ZOA, donors or other stakeholders including regular field monthly and quarterly reports in close collaboration with project leads and MEAL team. 

Proposal Development:

• Support proposal development by writing proposals for small and/or short-term proposals and supports the programme department for larger and long-term proposals. 

Communications: 

• Maintains ZOA social media and works with the MEAL Manager to capture and share best practices and success stories. 

External relations: 

• In relation to the JR5 project and other projects facilitates communication and preparations with concerned staff for visits by donors, consultants, missions, etc.
• Follows-up and provides general support to specific projects as requested by the direct supervisor.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge/experience: 

• 5-7 years’ experience in relevant position
• Work experience in international development, preferably with an (I)NGO
• Work experience in at least two sectors of ZOA Sudan’s programme sectors. 
• Experience in working with relevant institutional donors.
• Bachelor’s degree in development, gender or related fields with practical experience 
• Demonstrated affinity and knowledge about the social, political and gender aspects of development.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Basic knowledge about gender, do no harm and Core Humanitarian Standards
• Basic knowledge about monitoring and evaluation systems and methods.

SKILLS: 

• Strong conceptual and writing skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic excel skills
• Good in developing and maintaining good relationships 
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

 ATTIUDE:

• Being flexible to adjust to different contexts and requirements
• Advisory and participatory attitude
• A highly ethical work standard
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-religious setting.

 SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Up to 25% of time required to travel to ZOA programme locations in Sudan

The candidate will subject to Membercheck /COTER procedures, which is against Government Sanction lists to verify that the candidate is not on any of these lists. This counter-terrorism check is a requirement of Donor Government Regulations and is therefore an important part of an employee’s ability to fulfil his/her employment requirements before signing the Employment Contract with the Organization.

Full applications must include the following:

• Motivation letter stating the reasons for applying.
• CV including educational, professional training and work experience.

WE OFFER: The salary scale for this position is ranged between J 5 1,584 USD and J 6 1,669 USD basic salary per month based on experience and qualifications.

Do you need more information: 

For more information: Mahelet Tekalgn Degefe, email: m.tekalgn@zoa.ngo , and please make sure that you mentioned the job title in the email. 

Interested and you want to apply:

Applicants should submit full documents before 20/11/2024 to HAC Labour Office at Gedaref and Sudan Job. All recruitment processes will take place in Gedaref

ATTENTION :

1. Females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
2. Females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
3. High flexibility to work on weekends, holidays and after office hours when required.
4. This position is for one year subject to renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

        This position is only for Sudanese