Program Coordinator

  

Job Title: Program Coordinator
GRANT: EC
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

-Maintain programme plan for all activities. Ensure individual project deadlines and targets are met to agreed standards.
-Maintain risk issue and action log for IMC programmes.
-Provide support and coordination resource for case management community rehabilitation and family/patient support activities.
-Liaise with partner organizations for coordination of activities and meeting grant requirements.
-Track case management, rehabilitation, and family/support activities to ensure that activities meet quality standards, are consistent with IMC  requirements, and meet project indicators.
-Hold routine coordination meetings for all case management, rehabilitation staff and family/support staff.
-Other responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor.

 
Reporting

-Generate and disseminate weekly schedule of activities with input from other IMC staff.
-Provide regular (at least weekly) verbal reports of activities, challenges encountered, and project needs.
-Generate monthly report of all case management and rehabilitation activities with support from IMC data entry specialist and national M&E officer.
-Prepare for donor visits and any visiting IMC delegations (e.g. filing and reporting requirements) under the direction of the IMC country director and IMC Mental Health Specialist.
-Ensure that IMC activities are accurately reflected and updated for external requirements (e.g. OCHA database, TdH database, AIDA, etc.)
-Assist with the preparation of reports, success stories/media reports, and publications

Representation

-Represent IMC at various meetings and foster positive relationships with other organizations and stakeholders (e.g. MHPSS WHO/UNICEF group etc.)
-Actively participate in external meetings and contribute to working groups (e.g. WHO, UNICEF, TdH technical unit)
-Facilitate and actively participate in regular meetings with major stakeholders to share reports of IMC activities, discuss lessons learned, and plan for future activities.

Deliverables:

-Submission of weekly activity plans
-Submission of monthly reports of all activities
-Assistance in the preparation of reports and publications of IMC activities and outcomes

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor degree in or Masters ideally in the field of mental health
-At least 2 years of progressive experience of managing programmes and project plans.
-Educational background or work experience in management

Skills:
-Very good English skills
-Excellent organizational and time management skills
-Professionalism and very good communication and presentation skills.
-Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships.
-Flexibility and high motivation to learn
-Experience in teaching or training
-Strong commitment to serving individuals with mental illness

 Please send your CV and cover letter to the  following email address [email protected] no later than Monday, 31 January 2011.