Program Coordinator - Jamaica

Food For The Poor; Bay Lake (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Food For The Poor is seeking a program and project support professional to assist in drafting reports, collecting and validating data, and monitoring program activities across various initiatives including in-kind aid and donor reporting.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, strong analytical and coordination skills, and willingness to travel to support field activities. A valid passport and travel visa are required for international work in Kingston, Jamaica.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, or a related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience supporting programs or projects in international development or humanitarian settings.
• Proven expertise in partner development, monitoring & evaluation, and multi‑stakeholder coordination.
• Experience in community development, agriculture, health, education, economic empowerment, or WASH.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to collect, verify, and summarize data accurately.
• Willingness to travel to support programs and field activities.
• Requirement: Valid passport with travel visa.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing project status reports and proposals submitted by IPs.
• Collect, organize, and validate qualitative and quantitative program data.
• Support monitoring of program implementation, including progress tracking, compliance, and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for internal and donor use.
• Ensure program activities, data reporting, and in-kind aid distribution comply with policies and donor requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and reporting of expenditures.
• Assist in monitoring financial transactions and budget utilization to ensure proper use of funds.

Skills

Data analysis

Monitoring & evaluation

Coordination

Travel readiness

Communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international development or related field

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Jamaica, FL 33073, Position Type: Full Time, Overall Responsibility:

Candidate MUST be a resident of Kingston, Jamaica

Duties:

Program & Project Support

• Assist in drafting and reviewing project status reports and proposals submitted by IPs.
• Collect, organize, and validate qualitative and quantitative program data.
• Support monitoring of program implementation, including progress tracking, compliance, and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for internal and donor use.
• Ensure program activities, data reporting, and in-kind aid distribution comply with FFTP policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records, documentation, and reporting of project expenditures.
• Assist in monitoring financial transactions and budget utilization to ensure proper use of funds and adherence to approved project plans.

In-Kind Aid & Resource Support

• Track distribution of in-kind goods and ensure integration into program activities.
• Report irregularities or issues with in-kind donations to CPM and relevant departments.
• Support identification of potential local in-kind aid partners under guidance from CPM.

Angels of Hope Institutions Support

• Assist in the implementation of programs, infrastructure, and aid distribution within Angels of Hope institutions.
• Support monitoring and documentation of program outcomes.

Emergency Response & Preparedness Support

• Assist in coordinating local needs assessments and partner engagement during emergencies.
• Support real-time documentation, reporting, and coordination for disaster response activities.

Partnership & Donor Support

• Maintain regular communication with IPs and local partners as directed by CPM.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and documentation support for donor trips, meetings, and briefings.
• Assist in preparing contextual updates, briefing materials, and presentations for internal and donor audiences.

General Program Support

• Provide operational support to ensure smooth program implementation aligned with FFTP priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, PDR, PQ-MEAL, Purchasing/GIK) to ensure programs meet organizational standards and donor requirements.
• Support the CPM in any additional program-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, or a related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience supporting programs or projects in international development or humanitarian settings.
• Proven expertise in partner development, monitoring & evaluation, and multi‑stakeholder coordination.
• Proven experience in at least some of the following technical areas: community development, agriculture, health, education, economic empowerment, child sponsorship, food security, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene).
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to collect, verify, and summarize data accurately.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support programs and field activities.
• Requirement:Valid passport with the necessary travel visa.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and diplomacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills...
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under deadlines
• Sensitivity to working with confidential information.