Job ID
41880
Job Title
Project Coordinator/ Community to Market and Humanitarian Microenterprise
To work for
Aga Khan Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
R&D | Projects
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The Aga Khan Foundation in Syria seeks to employ a Project Coordinator/ Community to Market and Humanitarian Microenterprise for its office in Salamieh.
The Project Coordinator is mainly responsible for day-to-day coordination, oversight, reporting, monitoring, and quality assurance to meet AKF’s compliances in Humanitarian Microenterprise (HME) and communityto-market (C2M) Projects, the PC will focus on strengthening value chain systems, and enhancing cooperative development, promoting entrepreneurship, and enhancing access to financial and social resources.
Additionally, designing small grant mechanisms. The incumbent will report directly to the Program Manager of Work and Enterprise
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop detailed project work plans in line with AKF strategy and operations to be agreed upon with the Program Manager Work and Enterprise.
- Inspire, lead and coach the projects team including staff, volunteers, service providers and consultants ensuring optimization of human resources
- Ensure project activities are implemented with quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and with the highest levels of donor and internal policy compliance.
- Coordinate the updating of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) needs assessments and strengthen the targeting of activities to improve relevance and responsiveness to the needs of MSMEs and labor market requirements
- Facilitate the establishment, management, and linking of cooperatives and Common Interest Groups CIGs with local communities and markets.
- Coordinate in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultation meetings, workshops, and business-to-business meetings for better market linkages.
- Conduct regular field visits to provide necessary administrative oversight and technical support to ensure successful implementation of the plan
- Ensure that project activities operate within the safety, policies and procedures of AKF; ensure that gender and environmental standards are integrated throughout the project outputs and outcomes
- Produce timely progress reports as requested by AKF and donor reporting systems.
- Liaise with project stakeholders including local authorities, ministries, LNGOs, INGOs, donors and research institutes as requested by the Program Manager to ensure quality deliverables of the project.
- Ensure the development of cross-project linkages with other relevant projects and programmes for mutually reinforcing impact.
- Ensure that relevant data and information are collected and systematic monitoring, evaluation and impact assessments take place.
- Identify and coordinate delivery of operating requirements to support the project
- Work closely with Partnership Unit colleagues to develop funding proposals and promote innovation in project design.
- Work closely with the finance team to monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure alignment with financial compliance requirements.
- Ensure that all stakeholders including beneficiaries and communities are actively engaged.
- In partnership with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) team, identify and develop a project-related research agenda and ensure that project research, assessments and case studies are undertaken.
The Project Coordinator is mainly responsible for day-to-day coordination, oversight, reporting, monitoring, and quality assurance to meet AKF’s compliances in Humanitarian Microenterprise (HME) and communityto-market (C2M) Projects, the PC will focus on strengthening value chain systems, and enhancing cooperative development, promoting entrepreneurship, and enhancing access to financial and social resources.
Additionally, designing small grant mechanisms. The incumbent will report directly to the Program Manager of Work and Enterprise
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop detailed project work plans in line with AKF strategy and operations to be agreed upon with the Program Manager Work and Enterprise.
- Inspire, lead and coach the projects team including staff, volunteers, service providers and consultants ensuring optimization of human resources
- Ensure project activities are implemented with quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and with the highest levels of donor and internal policy compliance.
- Coordinate the updating of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) needs assessments and strengthen the targeting of activities to improve relevance and responsiveness to the needs of MSMEs and labor market requirements
- Facilitate the establishment, management, and linking of cooperatives and Common Interest Groups CIGs with local communities and markets.
- Coordinate in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultation meetings, workshops, and business-to-business meetings for better market linkages.
- Conduct regular field visits to provide necessary administrative oversight and technical support to ensure successful implementation of the plan
- Ensure that project activities operate within the safety, policies and procedures of AKF; ensure that gender and environmental standards are integrated throughout the project outputs and outcomes
- Produce timely progress reports as requested by AKF and donor reporting systems.
- Liaise with project stakeholders including local authorities, ministries, LNGOs, INGOs, donors and research institutes as requested by the Program Manager to ensure quality deliverables of the project.
- Ensure the development of cross-project linkages with other relevant projects and programmes for mutually reinforcing impact.
- Ensure that relevant data and information are collected and systematic monitoring, evaluation and impact assessments take place.
- Identify and coordinate delivery of operating requirements to support the project
- Work closely with Partnership Unit colleagues to develop funding proposals and promote innovation in project design.
- Work closely with the finance team to monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure alignment with financial compliance requirements.
- Ensure that all stakeholders including beneficiaries and communities are actively engaged.
- In partnership with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) team, identify and develop a project-related research agenda and ensure that project research, assessments and case studies are undertaken.
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a university degree in, Economics, Socio-Economic Development, or
Business Administration.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in project management.
- Field and technical experience with the commercial sector, agribusiness development in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Significant and progressive management experience, in particular with the administration of small grants, blended finance, and value chains.
- Strong collaboration, coordination, and communication skills.
- Time management and multitasking skills.
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Familiar with the local community and demography.
- Proficient computer skills.
Business Administration.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in project management.
- Field and technical experience with the commercial sector, agribusiness development in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Significant and progressive management experience, in particular with the administration of small grants, blended finance, and value chains.
- Strong collaboration, coordination, and communication skills.
- Time management and multitasking skills.
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Familiar with the local community and demography.
- Proficient computer skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
*Deadline for Applications Submission is Wednesday the 29th of January, 2025*
Salary and Benefits
According to Aga Khan foundation salary scale
Health and Life Insurance
Health and Life Insurance
About us
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, and the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected Trainer must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected Trainer must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jan 16, 2025
Expiry Date
Feb 15, 2025
CV Language
English
