Job Vacancy at Rainbo Initiative – Project Assistant Coordinator
Role title : Project Assistant Coordinator
Unit : Program
Reports to : Program Manager
Location : Koidu City, Kono District
Contract Duration : 12 months
Travel requirements : Frequent travel to project target communities in Kono district & to Freetown, Bo, Makeni and Kenema districts.
Staff managed : Field Officer
Key relationships
Kono District Team Lead, Project Assistant Coordinators, Communications/Advocacy Coordinator, Assistant M&E Coordinator and GBV Clinical Coordinator
Rainbo Initiative (RI) is a national NGO that is passionate about ending Sexual Gender-Based Violence in Sierra Leone. We started our work as a project under the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in 2003 and became an independent national NGO in 2014. RI was the first provider of free medical treatment and psychosocial services for survivors of Sexual Gender Based-Violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone.
We currently run five Rainbo Centres in Bo, Freetown, Kenema, Kono and Makeni. To date we have helped more than 40,000 women and girls who have experienced SGBV. We combine this service with community outreach and national advocacy to ensure that change is systemic and sustainable.
For more information on Rainbo Initiative, please visit: www.rainboinitiative.sl
About the Role:
Context
To support the implementation of donor funded projects on Sexual and Gender Based Violence/Sexual Reproductive Health, we are looking for a Project Assistant Coordinator who has the knowledge and experience to support the Programme Manager in rolling out the project and effectively manage implementation in Kono district, whilst carrying out the main duties listed below, as well as the willingness to learn and grow within this position. The role will support the management and implementation of the project; and ensure quality reports are generated. The project is being implemented in Kono district to reduce incidences of GBV in communities and provide free medical and free psychosocial support for survivors of GBV and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Information and Services. This role is well-suited to an experienced and dynamic individual who is looking to grow their skills and expertise in project management, budgeting in a gender focused, dynamic organization.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Project Assistant Coordinator will ensure Rainbo project activities are planned, implemented, monitored, and reported in a timely manner. The successful person will assist the Programme Manager to manage and track project budget, contribute immensely to donor reporting and the designing of new projects. She/he will manage one Field Officer and will work closely with the District Team Lead, GBV Clinical Coordinator, Assistant M&E Coordinator and Advocacy/Communications Coordinator to promote the work of Rainbo with quality data in a coordinated manner. She/he will support the capacity strengthening of the Field Officer and Interns as and when necessary to enhance quality planning and implementation of activities.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Project planning, coordination, monitoring and implementation
Lead on project planning, coordination, and implementation
Support the Field Officer to plan and implement project activities in their district of operations.
Ensure projects are implemented in a timely manner, track and report progress without compromising quality.
In collaboration with the M&E team, monitor activity implementation and provide on the spot support where necessary.
Budget Management, tracking and reporting
Main Responsibilities
Assist the Programme Manager to manage and track project budgets and monitor budget to keep on track
Collate reports from the field in a timely manner
Visit program implementation areas as needed to assess quality and appropriateness of activities
Assist in development of new project budgets.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Cultivate new partnerships where necessary and report to the Programme Manager for follow ups.
Work closely with partners to ensure collaboration.
Represent Rainbo in strategic engagements as and when required.
Make strategic presentations to partners where necessary.
Program Reporting
Assist the Programme Manager in donor reporting and design of new projects
Collaborate with Advocacy and Communications team for effective communications of programme results
Liaise with the M&E team to ensure activity plans and results framework are strictly followed and tracked
Other Duties as required
Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends if needed
Other duties assigned by Senior Management Team (SMT).
Person Specification
Essential:
Two to Three years’ experience in SGBV and Sexual Reproductive Health
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English, including exceptional networking and representation skills at high-level meetings and events.
Graduate level qualification (Undergraduate degree or Masters).
Experience developing communication material and private sector relationships and alternative funding strategies, beyond donor-driven funding
An excellent understanding of GBV issues
Ability to work in a team, including ability to coordinate cross-team collaborations
Skills and Experience
Computer literate - competent in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
A strong personal commitment to the values, aims and strategy of RI
Desirable:
Experience of working in development in Sierra Leone context.
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
Experience of corporate and individual fundraising.
Ability to train and support staff to understand developing and managing donor relationships and funding.
Knowledge of using online social media platforms for fundraising, marketing and communications is desirable.
Ability to ride a motor bike with valid driver’s license.
RI Values
The successful candidate should strive to live RI values.
Respect - we respect the wishes and choices of our beneficiaries, partners and staff. We maintain the dignity of SGBV survivors and facilitate a stronger sense of self-esteem among our staff and beneficiaries
Integrity - we hold our values in high esteem and always maintain confidentiality in dealing with SGBV survivors. We hold survivors at the centre of everything we do.
Partnership - we collaborate with government, partners, donors and other stakeholders to improve our work and share best practice with others.
Accountability -we are accountable, open and transparent to ourselves, beneficiaries, partners and donors for everything we do. We use our resources wisely.
Commitment - we each do our best for Rainbo and for the survivors with whom we work. We are committed to equal opportunities for all.
Excellence - we work to deliver excellent services and support our staff in their professional development
“RI@PACE” - Rainbo Initiative ending SGBV at pace
In addition to our values, we hold safeguarding at the centre of our work; we ensure that our board, staff and partners uphold safeguarding in all that they do. During this strategic plan we will strengthen our approach to safeguarding and ensure that all those we serve, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults, are safeguarded from abuse, harm and neglect.
How to apply
Please send a Cover letter and updated CV to:
recruitment@rainboinitiative.sl
by 5 PM (SL time) Wednesday 23rd June 2021 and copy:
esther.sesay@rainbointiative.sl
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