Program Coordinator, GAZA

Job Title: Program Coordinator


GRANT: EC

Start Date: ASAP



Job Description:



-Maintain programme plan for all activities. Ensure individual project deadlines and targets are met to agreed standards.

-Maintain risk issue and action log for IMC programmes.

-Provide support and coordination resource for case management community rehabilitation and family/patient support activities.

-Liaise with partner organizations for coordination of activities and meeting grant requirements.

-Track case management, rehabilitation, and family/support activities to ensure that activities meet quality standards, are consistent with IMC requirements, and meet project indicators.

-Hold routine coordination meetings for all case management, rehabilitation staff and family/support staff.

-Other responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor.





Reporting



-Generate and disseminate weekly schedule of activities with input from other IMC staff.

-Provide regular (at least weekly) verbal reports of activities, challenges encountered, and project needs.

-Generate monthly report of all case management and rehabilitation activities with support from IMC data entry specialist and national M&E officer.

-Prepare for donor visits and any visiting IMC delegations (e.g. filing and reporting requirements) under the direction of the IMC country director and IMC Mental Health Specialist.

-Ensure that IMC activities are accurately reflected and updated for external requirements (e.g. OCHA database, TdH database, AIDA, etc.)

-Assist with the preparation of reports, success stories/media reports, and publications



Representation



-Represent IMC at various meetings and foster positive relationships with other organizations and stakeholders (e.g. MHPSS WHO/UNICEF group etc.)

-Actively participate in external meetings and contribute to working groups (e.g. WHO, UNICEF, TdH technical unit)

-Facilitate and actively participate in regular meetings with major stakeholders to share reports of IMC activities, discuss lessons learned, and plan for future activities.



Deliverables:



-Submission of weekly activity plans

-Submission of monthly reports of all activities

-Assistance in the preparation of reports and publications of IMC activities and outcomes



Minimum Qualifications:



-Bachelor degree in or Masters ideally in the field of mental health

-At least 2 years of progressive experience of managing programmes and project plans.

-Educational background or work experience in management



Skills:

-Very good English skills

-Excellent organizational and time management skills

-Professionalism and very good communication and presentation skills.

-Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships.

-Flexibility and high motivation to learn

-Experience in teaching or training

-Strong commitment to serving individuals with mental illness



Please send your CV and cover letter to the following email address imcgaza@internationalmedicalcorps.org no later than Monday, 31 January 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.