Overview
The Project Coordinator will lead the implementation of the KOBAC project at field level in Jowhar, serving as the primary focal point for engagement with municipal and state authorities. The role ensures effective coordination, timely delivery of activities, alignment with government priorities, and integration of community needs into implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day implementation of KOBAC activities at field level
- Coordinate project delivery across sectors, including government support, infrastructure, health, and livelihoods
- Ensure implementation is aligned with approved workplans, timelines, and budgets
- Facilitate coordination between NRC, partners, and government stakeholders
- Serve as the primary focal point for engagement with Jowhar Municipality and relevant state authorities
- Support government leadership in coordinating project-related activities
- Ensure consistent communication and alignment between NRC and authorities
- Facilitate participation of government stakeholders in planning, implementation, and monitoring
- Support detailed planning and sequencing of project activities at field level
- Monitor implementation progress and identify bottlenecks
- Propose practical solutions to address operational challenges
- Ensure community feedback is integrated into planning and delivery
- Track implementation progress against plans and indicators
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of activities and results
- Support documentation of lessons learned and good practices
- Facilitate joint monitoring activities with government stakeholders
- Support municipal-led community engagement processes
- Promote inclusive participation of displacement-affected communities, including women and youth
- Ensure community feedback informs implementation and decision-making
Required Experience
- Minimum four years’ experience in humanitarian or development programming
- Experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement
- Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
- Experience working with government institutions is highly desirable
- Experience working in Somalia
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in development studies, social studies / other relevant field/ the equivalent
