Project Coordinator

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT NORTH LEBANON Project Coordinator will hold the planning, monitoring, coordination, and supervision of the program activities to be implemented in the T5 area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

• Contributes to the formulation of the project strategic plans feeding into the overall strategic plan.
• Prepares and leads the implementation plan of project activities from existing operational plan.
• Guides Field Staff on executing the activities in each project location.
• Ensures that activities are compliant with Al Midan’s methodology and standards.
• Oversees community events to promote topics/issues related to their needs.
• Develops and strengthens understanding of our project management cycle with project staff and partners.
• Compiles reports received from the Field Staff and submits monthly activity reports.
• Coordinates with other NGOs/CBOs to ensure participation in partner events.

1. TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Ensures staff understands and complies with policies of Al Midan NGO.
• Assesses training needs of all direct reports with input from project staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Oversees training of coaches delivered and observes coaches’ performance for certification.
• Follows existing systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of the project staff.

1. NETWORKING, REPRESENTATION AND PARTNERSHIP BUILDING

• Shares activity plans with local NGOs, CBOs (community-based organizations) and looks for synergies and opportunities to work together.
• Ensures implementation of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with local representation of Government, UN Agencies and partner organizations.
• Facilitates collaboration and networking with other organizations, government and other relevant institutions to enhance Al Midan’s visibility and project activities.
• Coordinates planning meetings with partners and represents Al Midan NGO in various platforms.
• Facilitates participation of Athlete Supporters in project activities and events.
• Ensures stakeholders are in compliance with Al Midan’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policy.

1. MONITORING AND REPORTING

• Visits project locations to oversee activities, events and collects information to report on performance outcomes.
• Ensures accurate collection and timely submission of qualitative and quantitative monitoring information according to specific monitoring tools.
• Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to project team, stakeholders and the ED.

1. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING

The incumbent is expected to plan his/her activities based on the established annual work plan.

Consultation with stakeholders would be required for activities schedules. The incumbent is also expected to organize meetings and events which require coordination with partners and/or other organizations.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

Al Midan team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

OTHERS

• Ensure all activities are gender sensitive and follow Al Midan Gender Equity Policy;
• Apply Do No Harm standards to ensure activities do not have detrimental effects on vulnerable communities;
• Participate in internal office coordination and planning meetings and workshops;
• Other duties as assigned by the ED.

REPORTING TO: Executive Director

SUBORDINATES: Field Officer, Social Worker

WORKING WITH: Finance Officer, Operations Officer, Designer, Videographer, Al Midan Staff.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in sports science, physical education, business administration, management, social sciences or other related discipline.

Knowledge and passion for sports is highly recommended.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.

Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Strong organizational and delegation skills.

Able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Strong development and team building skill.

Computer literacy in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Internet surfing.

Understand project management cycle.

Effective report writing and analytical skills.

Knowledge in child and/or adult education.

Knowledge in Sport for Development.

Experience managing budgets.