District Coordinator

Job Title:

District Coordinator

Location:

Pishin (Baluchistan)

Reports to:

Provincial Coordinator

Line Management responsibility:

Project Staff

Budgetary Responsibility:

As per approval

Child Safeguarding level:

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.

Therefore, this post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records check in the current residing country, where applicable.

Job Purpose:

The role of the District Coordinator is to support provincial coordinator is quality and timely execution of project at district level. He / she will mainly lead the activities is assigned district and maintain coordination with the key line departments. S/he will be assisting KESP-TA delivery teams in district level activities and data collection/progress tracking for various interventions

Key Accountabilities:

Break these down into key headings depending on the role, such as:

Programme Support:

·         Planning, implementation and management of the project activities

·         Liaison with the District and provincial Government to run the project activities

·         Facilitate processes of data Compilation, Analysis and Sharing of Report

·         Facilitate project orientation sessions with key stakeholders i.e. CSOs and Local government authorities.

·         Developing linkages and close coordination with different departments like Local Government, including Department of Health, Social Welfare Department and District Government.

·         Close coordination and liaise with Provincial Coordinator for project related progress, bottle necks and conduct trouble shooting under his/her guidance.

·         Closely engage with Media Team and Theme leads to capture innovate and impactful stories that can be highlighted within country and abroad. ( is it part of the role)

·         Capture periodic progress of entire programme in creative forms like brochures, booklets, newsletters and specific reports in close collaboration with Media and Specialists teams.  ( is it part of the role)

·         Support and innovate where required to ensure grants and reporting mechanism is aptly capturing the information for partners and donors. ( is it part of the role)

·         Coordinate with provincial offices and finance teams that donor and partner compliance is ensured in porgramme delivery, transactions and reporting.

·         To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the CHS, Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Capacity Building:

·         Work as a mentor and build the capacity of MAP in institutionalizing MEAL system.

·         Conduct training and awareness raising activities for operations and implementation staff at country office and field level regarding MEAL priorities and quality standards.

Representation & Organizational Learning:

·         Ensure that MAP work has coordinated efforts with other agencies including Government and support interagency coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of communities, we are working in. This may involve supporting coordination working groups. 

Safeguarding

1.         Ensure all safeguarding guidelines are implemented in true spirits and compliance as per the policy.

2.         Ensure team members are aware and understands safeguarding policies, procedure Internal & External Stakeholders management.

3.         Implement the policy in day to day code of conduct.

Operational

1.         Includes interaction and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, communities, field visits and ensure safeguarding implications

Leadership and Management

1.       Provide regular one to ones to the relevant employees, ensuring that you adhere to MA’s annual appraisal “PACE” framework (for managers)

2.       Ensuring that relevant employees are set with annual SMART objectives and making sure that you are aware of your SMART objectives from your line manager (for managers)

Other

1. To ensure all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MA document management and IT policies.
2. To comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
4. Plus any other, e.g. Travel requirements

Person Specification

Essential / Desirable

Assessment Stage

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant discipline/social sciences/development studies

Essential

Application

Postgraduate degree in international development, media studies or equivalent.

Desirable

Application

Experience & Knowledge:

Understanding of programme development, programme implementation, field challenges etc

Essential

Application and Interview

Experience of excellent know how of different key donors, government and other key stakeholders

Essential

Application and Interview

Prior experience of similar position

Essential

Application and Interview

Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance.

Essential

Application and Interview

Knowledge of Sphere Minimum Standards and organizational coherence with the Core Humanitarian Standards

Desirable

Application and Interview

Skills & Abilities:

Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.

Essential

Application and Interview

Good team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.

Essential

Application and Interview

Good organisation, coordination and project management skills.

Essential

Application and Interview

IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use any software adopted by Muslim Aid.

Essential

Application and Interview

Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities.

Essential

Application and Interview

Ability to work in and with a diverse team.

Essential

Application and Interview

Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Essential

Application and Interview

Ability to analyse and assess complex situations and develop policies.

Desirable

Application and Interview

Willingness to travel at very short notice.

Essential

Application and Interview

Commitments:

Commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission, visions and values

Essential

Commitment to Muslim Aid’s ethos

Essential

Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity

Essential

Commitment to Muslim Aid’s Child and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure

Essential