Project Coordinator – Mental Health for Youth and Adolescents

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Project Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the project is running on time and according to budget, monitoring the progress and indicators of the project, project reporting, coordinating with the external and internal teams involved, contacting, and communicating with stakeholders and third parties, addressing evolving challenges pertaining to day-to-day operations of the project and ensuring operations and activities run smoothly. Responsibilities also include proper documentation and archiving of all documents pertaining to the project. 

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Respect: To consider all individuals worthy of high regards and respect.

Integrity: To adhere to the highest moral and ethical principles in fulfilling Embrace’s mission.

Compassion: To understand another person’s condition from their perspective and strive to respond to their needs.

Inclusiveness: To actively include stakeholders in decision making and the implementation of Embrace’s strategic goals.

Accountability: To acknowledge and assume responsibility for all actions and decisions undertaken within the organization.

Ownership: To assume one’s responsibility towards their role and the organization, to problem solve and actively seek feedback in a proactive manner.

Collaboration: To actively seek feedback from members of the team, and work collaboratively with team members inside the organization as well as engage external partners in fulfilling Embrace’s mission and vision.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborate with local stakeholders to conduct awareness and outreach activities and capacity building workshops and trainings throughout the duration of the project and to specified target populations.
• Develop, update and oversee educational content delivered through various project activities including awareness sessions and trainings.
• Coordinate and implementing workplans across team members involved in the project and ensuring all team members are on track in delivery of project requirements and timeline. 
• Meet with project personnel to communicate updates and resolve any issues related to project delivery and implementation.  
• Track project budget and reporting on a monthly basis. 
• Document and monitoring project plan, schedules and develop mitigation plans to meet the set project targets. 
• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and material (including medication procurement and tracking). 
• Conduct any needed research on the project/intervention concept and its implementation models globally and adapting it to the local context. 
• Coordinate and meet with local stakeholders relevant to the implementation of project activities.  
• Maintain and archive all documentation related to project activities.  
• Coordinate with all focal points involved in the project including partners, operational organizations, and donor organizations. 
• Prepare periodic status reports and share them with relevant parties and stakeholders. 
• Coordinate with research department to plan reporting tools related to project indicators.    
• Coordinate with business support department to complete project related procurement activities.
• Develop and implement reporting tools to monitor work plans and ensure quality standard delivery of project activities.  
• Write and submit project narrative and evaluation reports analyzing project impact and challenges.  
• Engage in other project related responsibilities as needed.  

QUALIFICATONS  

Technical Skills 

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Clinical Psychology or Project Management (Degree in Clinical Psychology is preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management 
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Applications and other software needed for the job 
• Experience with project management software tools 
• Fluency in English and Arabic, French is an asset 

Behavioral Skills 

• Demonstrates strong organization abilities, process driven and time management skills. 
• Demonstrates critical reasoning and ability to problem solve independently and efficiently. 
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and work under pressure with timelines and deadlines. 
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and independently with motivation, as part of a team. 
• Demonstrates the ability to motivate others and delegate and empower others towards a shared mission 
• Demonstrates project management and communication management skills. 

TIME COMMITMENT 

• 40 hours a week office work/Field work (Full-Time)