Rural Programme Coordinator - based in Sierra Leone with travel to Liberia

Street Child; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Rural Programme Coordinator to lead school construction initiatives in Liberia and Sierra Leone. This role involves managing partnerships, overseeing project implementations, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development programming, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming children's lives through education and community engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the region while collaborating with local partners.

Qualifications

• Relevant field experience in development programming with local partnerships.
• Proven ability to deliver team objectives collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school construction programmes in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure quality programme implementation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Coaching Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in International Development

Training in MEAL

Job description

Rural Programme Coordinator - based in Sierra Leone with travel to Liberia

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Job Title: Rural Programme Coordinator - based in Liberia & Sierra Leone

Languages: German Language skills (preferred but not essential)

Salary: £27,000 - £34,000

Reporting to: Head of Programmes - Sierra Leone & Liberia

Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Principal Location: Makeni, Sierra Leone, with frequent travel across Sierra Leone & Liberia

Our Organisation: Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on education, child protection, and livelihood support to address the social, economic, and structural issues underpinning the education crisis. Since 2008, we have helped over 1,500,000 children to access education.

Role Purpose:

• Oversee Street Child's rolling school construction programme in Liberia and Sierra Leone
• Support in-school, community engagement, and economic empowerment activities
• Work closely with local partners to manage the construction of 50-100 primary and secondary schools annually
• Travel frequently to rural communities to monitor projects and gather updates for reporting

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reporting & Programme Funding Engagement - 30%

• Review narrative and financial quarterly reports from country teams and provide feedback
• Lead the consolidation of narrative reports for donors
• Ensure regular communication with the communications and fundraising teams
• Support income-generation efforts, including drafting proposals and coordinating donor visits

Programme Management - 35%

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to identify and assess school construction needs
• Ensure quality and timely implementation of programmes
• Develop systems to track progress and address challenges
• Train partner staff on programme documents and tools
• Monitor safeguarding policies and feedback mechanisms

Finance & Procurement - 20%

• Oversee procurement, ensuring value for money
• Work with finance team for donor financial reports
• Assist in requisitions aligned with budgets
• Track donor and match funding requirements

Other - 15%

• Provide surge support across programmes
• Coordinate visits from staff, stakeholders, and donors
• Represent Street Child externally and internally
• Perform other reasonable duties as needed

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge:

• Relevant field experience in development programming with local partnerships
• Proven ability to deliver team objectives collaboratively
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Experience in education, community engagement, and livelihoods
• Strong understanding of Liberia and Sierra Leone contexts
• Experience with donor reporting and budgets
• German language skills (preferred)

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Strong coaching and capacity-building skills
• Effective time management and deadline orientation
• Relationship management and communication skills

Other:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills
• Motivated and able to work independently

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree in International Development or related field
• Training in MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)

Street Child's Commitment to Safeguarding:

• Satisfactory references and background checks required
• Participation in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

To Apply: Submit your CV and cover letter explaining your suitability for the role.