MAIN PURPOSE
The Programme Coordinator will lead the project's day-to-day operations within the program, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The project – Eastern and South African Regional Hub for Research and Policy on Climate Change and Health – seeks to understand the impacts of climate change and human health, develop solutions, strengthen health systems and promote equity to ensure that vulnerable populations have access to necessary health services. The coordinator will be engaging three (3) consortium partners and over ten (10) subgrantees across east and southern Africa towards a gender-responsive and climate resilient health systems. The ideal candidate should be ready to work in a dynamic environment and working within a consortium requires continuous engagements with the project partners on major project decisions
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY AREA ACTIVITY
Project Management (35%)
Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with the donor requirements.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
Prepare regular project reports and updates for stakeholders
Support consortium members to ensure delivery of timely reports
Monitor expenditures and track implementation in collaboration with grants and finance teams
Coordination (25%)
Organise project convenings, - Workshops, webinars and conferences
Assist in organization of learning forums / Conference on Climate Change and Health
Coordinate the activities of project teams, including researchers, partners, and stakeholders.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members, consortia partners and subgrantees.
Stakeholder Management (20%)
Build and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders, including consortium partners, and subgrantees.
Ensure that stakeholder expectations are met and that their feedback is incorporated into project activities.
Monitoring, Learning and Reporting (20%)
Prepare regular project reports, including progress updates, and impact assessments.
Ensure that reporting requirements are met and that information is disseminated effectively.
Organise learning forums among the sub-grantees and plan other project convenings as per the project workplan
Liaise with the M&E and communications team to increase visibility of the Project
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Sciences or any of the related fields; (Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Sociology, Community Development, Research, Project Management or related courses)
Required Experience
At least five (5) years' experience in project management, preferably in the field of public health or climate change
MUST have experience managing/engaging consortiums
MUST have experience with multi-country programmes
MUST have research experience
Experience in working with Local/County government and Civil Society Organizations
Good understanding of local and international climate change policies, trends, and commitments
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity and quality.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment