Project Coordinator

Human Development Foundation (HDF) was founded in 1997, with a passion to pay back to the communities they belong to and a vision to help people help themselves by a group of visionary Pakistani American doctors and philanthropists. Over two decades, our quest for positive social change remains at the forefront and we, at the foundation, work tirelessly towards human development and poverty eradication. HDF is helping its partner communities in 34 districts of Pakistan through its holistic approach and integrated program model. Social Capital Development, Education & literacy, Primary Healthcare, Livelihood & Food Security, Sustainable Environment and Partnerships are key pillars of our program.

Project Information:

This project focuses on improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities, with a particular emphasis on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), in Mardan, KPK, Pakistan. It aims to upgrade WASH infrastructure in all girls' schools of Tehsil Mardan by installing water filtration plants, drinking water coolers, handwashing stations, and rehabilitating toilets. Additionally, the Behavior Change Communication Campaign will raise awareness on MHM among adolescent girls, while teachers will receive training in health education, WASH, MHM, and nutrition to become master trainers. Collaborative workshops with government departments, civil society organizations and all relevant stakeholders will disseminate project findings and foster partnerships. This initiative aims to create a healthier school environment and empower adolescent girls, by providing safe and gender-sensitive WASH and MHM facilities in girls schools of Mardan.

Key Job Outcomes:

• The Project Coordinator will assist the Project Manager and act as a bridge between field team and management.
• Coordinates, follow-ups, organizes and facilitates one-to-one meetings with relevant people.
• Workshop Coordination: Organizes and conducts orientation, inception and dissemination workshops related to project activities in the district.
• Status Reports: Prepares and submit reports as required with regular time frequency by Programs Department.
• Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or participates in cross-functional project teams
• District Coordination: Coordinates with field Supervisors to facilitate them in their activities.
• Inter Project Travel: Visit project area, on an agreed frequency, for better liaison and coordination
• Data Management: Will ensure data is made available to the project team on agreed time frames and is then processed and shared with Project managers. Should be able to analyze the data in real time for performance management.

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:
• Project Management Planning and Management: Ability to plan and manage cross- functional initiatives.
• Analysis and Sound Judgement: Analytical and trouble shooting skills. Ability to make sound judgments. Ability to improve processes, promote excellence and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Languages: Excellent proficiency of Pashtu, English and Urdu.
• Communication: Advanced verbal and written communication skills using different forms of media. Ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels. Ability to speak across a range of technical issues within an individual’s area of expertise.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision. Proven ability to coordinate activities.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented and consistently accurate, ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision. Proven ability to coordinate activities.

Qualification:

Bachelor’s in project management, business, public administration or in any relevant field

Skills:

5-7 years’ experience in Project Management, Coordination or a related field