World Learning – Dirasa & Makani Programs - Program Coordinator

The UNICEF-funded “Dirasa Program" & “Makani Program”, aims to create for out-of-school children, multiple pathways that are flexible and responsive to each child’s unique learning needs. The program will be implemented in private /semi-private schools, community centers and is estimated to target out of school children and Retention support for students who are already enrolled in schools.

Scope:
This role involves coordinating project activities, tracking progress, and resolving issues as they arise. Key responsibilities include developing plans, managing program requirements, providing team support, maintaining stakeholder relationships, producing reports, and creating necessary documentation. The role also includes ensuring deadlines are met, collaborating with partners, devising communication strategies, managing risks, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the project manager.

Main Responsibilities
• Coordinate project activities, tasks, and workflows among team members and stakeholders within the defined scope.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions to ensure project goals are met.
• Develop activities process including the design, action plan, timeline, staffing needs, logistics, and others.
• Act as the focal point of the program to manage and process program’s requests with the related team members.
• Manage programs’ requirements supervising a direct team and in coordination with concerned departments including planning, execution, follow up, mobilization of team members, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure the development of proper processes, support tools and coaching required to support the team in successfully leading on their tasks, supporting them in problem solving, proactivity, constructive feedback and learning when applicable.
• Conduct weekly and monthly briefings, review, and support meetings with the program team.
• Maintain and manage relationships with programs’ stakeholders including follow up with partners, beneficiaries and donors to understand project requirements, liaise for projects implementation and grow the scope of opportunities in the field.
• Produce reporting on the progress and status of projects ensuring that issues are escalated and managed as required.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure project deadlines are met
• Liaise with external partners, contractors, and consultants as needed to achieve project objectives.
• Represent WL team at meetings and conferences as needed
• Develop and implement project communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Assess and manage project risks, developing mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
• Foster a positive and collaborative project team environment, promoting teamwork and a sense of shared purpose.
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by the project manager, including support of other WL projects

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Developmental studies, social sciences, Business Majors, or another related field.
• 3-4 years of professional experience in a coordination or support role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Basic understanding of logistics coordination and administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of the team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks including competency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and schedules.
• Capability to provide guidance, support, and motivation to team members to optimize performance and achieve program objectives.
• Flexibility to adjust strategies, plans, and approaches in response to changing circumstances or unforeseen obstacles.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in documentation, data management, and program reporting to meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members, partners, and participants to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.

World Learning is an equal employment opportunity committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.