District Coordinator

Job Description

Job purpose

The position District Coordinator - Bal Mitra Gram is designed to obtain high-quality professional leadership for implementing KSCF s Programs and related projects. The incumbent is expected to lead its direct action arm and contribute to the development, integration and execution of the KSCF strategy.

The position holder will be responsible for guiding and ensuring effective implementation to achieve sustainable positive changes in the lives of children. S/he will also ensure building of effective projects monitoring & evaluation system in order to achieve the overall objectives of the focused initiatives of the KSCF. S/he in this position will be accountable for ensuring effective integration of quality field projects, with selected advocacy interventions/social campaigns, and thereby advancing synergistic, long-term, and sustainable impact in the lives of KSCF s Impact Population.

The position holder would also coordinate with key Program forums; networks etc., and ensure KSCF s value-addition in the Program work.

Job Description (Role Expectations)

The role will entail and not be restricted to the following responsibilities:

Programme

o To ensure smooth implementation and coordination of KSCFs Bal Mitra Gram (Child Friendly Village) programme

o To supervise all project staff in the project locations and provide strategic direction to the team

o Pay regular visits to the project villages to strengthen community outreach and ensure implementation of project activities

o To design work plan and activities for project villages in the project area an ensure overall implementation of work plan

o To contribute in design of all project related surveys in the project area and ensure in their implementation.

o Participate in any other activities that may be required to fulfil the objectives of the programme

o Stay informed about larger educational, economic and developmental issues as well as those that relate to the organisations programmes.

Documentation

o To oversee collection of data and preparation of project/ progress reports in accordance with schedule finalized by the central office.

o To monitor preparation of reports and finalization of reports as per schedule. To oversee process documentation and documentation of best practices

Networking and advocacy

o Develop and strengthen partnerships with the local government, civil society organisations and other stakeholders for implementation of project activities.

o Take a lead role in advocacy and dissemination activities with the Government during the project period

Administration and finance

o Identify need-based training of the staff in accordance with organizational policy and carry out annual appraisal based on agreed work plan.

o Conduct weekly/ fortnightly/ monthly meetings with staff, seek and apply inputs from the staff for effective programme implementation.

o Ensure financial monitoring of the project activities in accordance with the narrative report

o Ensure implementation of financial and administration policies of the organisation

o Maintain the Office and all the documents kept there in good and safe condition.

o Ensure safety security of staff and assets of KSCF Office.

o Help in identification and recruitment of the project staff, associates and consultant in consultation with the Central Office in Delhi

o To carry out any other responsibility as directed by your supervisor.

Leadership

o Recruit, lead and develop the Programme team in field, including setting performance objectives and performance reviews together with your supervisor.

o To build internal capabilities, in both people and processes.

o Any other tasks as provided by the supervisor.

Competencies for the role:

o Functional Knowledge - Demonstrate a strong awareness and knowledge in relation to KSCF s areas of function

o Influencing Skills - Ability to develop and manage relationships with and through others to persuade, convince and/or gain support in order to achieve strategic objectives

o Planning and Organizing - Ability to identify what needs to be done, to develop an appropriate plan of action in order to accomplish an objective and to monitor progress against it and be able to provide right strategic direction to the team

o Achievement Orientation - Should have sustained energy and determination in the face of obstacles to set and meet challenging objectives in compliance with quality and time standards

o Leading and Developing Others - Ability to lead, encourage, inspire and support others to develop confidence and capability to help them realize their full potential.

Keyskills :
report writingms officesocial workprocess documentationauditingchild developmentcommunity developmentadmdirect actiontime standardsinductiondistrict administrationequipment supplylocal governmentcommunity outreachfinancial monitoringperfor