Description of the Program

GOAL has been operating in Sudan since 1984 and currently implements programs in North Darfur and South Kordofan states. These programs focus on health, nutrition, food security and livelihoods (FSL), and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors.

In the framework of the Health programming, GOAL provides services to victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and is currently in the initial phase of implementation of a project funded by the EU to expand services and spaces for women to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and increase the inclusion and influence of women in peace building forums. In doing so, the action aims to improve the safety and protection of women in targeted areas of North Darfur (ND) and South Kordofan (SK) states. This aligns with GOAL’s continuing commitment to programmes focused on SGBV.

GOAL is currently seeking a project coordinator to lead the coordination and implementation of project activities, in line with the agreement signed by the donor and in compliance with donor’s regulations. 

General Description of the Role

Under the responsibility of the Programme Director (PD), the primary role of the Project Coordinator is to plan, manage, and oversee the implementation of project activities aimed at ensuring Safety and protection for women are improved in the target areas of North Darfur and South Kordofan. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the successful management and implementation of the activities designed in the approved proposal and will manage performance and develop capacity of project staffs (Field Managers and dedicated project staff). This position will closely work with APC, Technical Coordinators and support team in SK and ND state as well as with consortium partner and local partners.  

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Planning and implementation

• Work closely with the programme team, MEAL team, project partners and consortium partner to plan and implement project related assessments and ensure the correct design/adaptation of project activities in line with the agreed workplan. 
• Develop and implement annual workplans in line with the results framework and coordinate with APC, AC, as well as with relevant health authorities and project partners to inform them on implementation and to ensure this is adapted based on contextual changes/modification. 
• Conduct monitoring visits to project locations in ND and SK to ensure implementation is on track and to regular coordinate with local stakeholders. 
• In coordination with the Programme Director and relevant project staff, prepare, manage, and regularly update the project work plan, procurement plan, and MEAL plan, ensuring the timely and high-quality implementation of activities.

1. Reporting
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   •    Provide regular field visit report and updating the Monthly Actual Progress Update of program achievement and planning.
3.  •    Regular supporting and collecting the consortium partner update achievement, key challenges and update local context. 
4.  •     Ensure regular Case study/ success story collection practices

• Prepare high quality progress reports in line with reporting requirements of the EU funding in a complete and timely manner. 
• Communicate issues, risks, and challenges, as well as proposed solutions and mitigation measures, in a timely manner to the Programme Director 
• Ensure that communication and visibility requirements of EU and GOAL are implemented fully and according to set policies.

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2. Budget Management
   •    Plan funding needs, managing cash flow and cash request to APCs and PD.

• Coordination with Finance team and supply chain team for smooth implementation and timely expenditure based on regular monthly cash forecast plan. 
• Prepare monthly forecast and  Coordinate regularly with CFC and PD for any major variance based on programme expenditure.
• Ensure strict compliance of all activities with donor policies, GOAL’s guidelines, internal control mechanisms, and country regulations. This includes thoroughly understanding GOAL's procurement and finance procedures and ensuring their consistent application.

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2. MEAL    
   •    In collaboration with the MEAL coordinator, facilitate preparatory work for monitoring and evaluation (M&E); directing specific data collection exercises including identification and documentation of case studies for documentation by M&E unit.  
3. •    Supervise the regular data collection by project consortium partner  staffs to understanding the community situation and program achievement. 
4. •    Ensure the CFM system is in place to ensure participation of local communities to project activities and that complaints are reported in a timely manner.
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6. Staff Management  
   •    Assist in the recruitment of program staffs and conduct orientation training for new staff 
7. •    Manage the team assigned to the project and conduct regular evaluation of staff.
8. •    Technical support and capacity building for program staff for project implementation at financial sector in respective township. 

• Conduct regular staff and project meetings.

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2. Coordination

• Closely collaborate with all project staff and stakeholders to support the implementation of project strategies and objectives at the locality, health facility, and community levels. 
• Coordinate with the Area Programme Coordinators to ensure technical support on humanitarian program according to the needs in relation to construction.
• Ensure the regular coordination with consortium partner (Christian Aid) and local partners in line with consortium coordination mechanisms and agreed timeline.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative working style and represent GOAL in a positive way to stakeholders and partners.

Child Safeguarding

• Act as an ambassador for child safeguarding in both your professional and personal life and never abuse your position of trust and authority.
• Ensure that the children we work with are protected from both deliberate and inadvertent harm or risk. This is a top organizational priority and a personal commitment; the standards of behavior towards children expected by the organization should be reflected in both your personal and professional life. 
• Interact with children in a manner that aligns with the Code of Conduct, the CSG Code of Conduct, and the Child Safeguarding Policy. 
• Report any CSG issues or concerns promptly, following the country reporting system and procedures. If you are unclear about any aspect of child safeguarding—such as what concerns should be reported, how to report them, or how to respond, please seek clarification.

Requirements 

• Hold a recognized university degree in relevant subject (International Relations, Project Coordination, Project Management); a master's degree from a recognized institution is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in working with international organizations implement humanitarian project, preferably in conflict setting.
• At least 3 years of prior work experience with non-governmental organizations, particularly in management/coordination positions, preferably in areas like protection/human rights/SGBV.
• Experience in consortia coordination mechanisms and/or in EU funded programme.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential
• Good command of written, spoken, and understood English and Arabic.
• Strong team player, flexible, and capable of working with a diverse team.
• Mature, responsible, and culturally sensitive
• Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations and live in sometimes basic and insecure conditions.

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible.  This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date.  We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.