Vacancy title:
Project Coordinator
Jobs at:
Aga Khan University (AKU)Deadline of this Job:
31 October 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Project Coordinator
Job Summary
The job holder will be required to ensure all activities under the AGECS grant are developed, rolled out and accounted for as described under the grant narrative document.
Responsibilities
• Enhance ability of medica organizations and civil society to identify and respond to gender and social barriers to equality through capacity building mentorship, advocacy, and research in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
• Drive fellowship program delivered to professionals in media across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, targeting mainstream, and community-based media organizations.
• Lead Continuous Professional Development (CPD) modules developed and delivered to 20 media professional per country per year
• Drive Gender Specialist Training of Trainers programme rolled out in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
• Lead the Gender Sensitive research conducted to understand portrayal of current practices and gaps representation of women in media
• Proactively hire personnel as required under grant, lead the drafting of Terms of Reference, manage team members for the various grant activities as dictated by the budget and evidence of time sheets or contracts
• Submit reports and budgets in a timely manner. Ensure reports are delivered quarterly and semi-annually.
• Work closely with grant managers, the Aga Khan Foundation, Kenya, to establish report timelines and ensure alignment to the M&E protocols and grant holders
• Develop communication and marketing plan for various grant activities.
• Develop multi-pronged marketing and communications plan to assist in evidencing M&E protocols and highlighting the work of the project activities to develop public awareness of the goals and objectives of the AGECS grant and impact on the region
Requirements
• Master or post—graduate degree in Media, Communications, Social Work, Social Development, International Relations, Human Development or similar field.
• M&E experience and development of M&E protocols mandatory
• Good experience in managing and monitoring budget: work within the financial ecosystem will be highly regarded
• Gender specialization and understanding of gender integration in the socio-economic framework of projects required
• Strong working knowledge of digital media platforms
• Strong evidence of Project Management evidenced by solid narrative reporting and budget management skills
• Experience working with NGO’s CSO’s or CBMO’s
• Must have sound financial acumen
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and overlapping activity expectations
• Have good social network within the socio-economic development field
• Must have valid passport and valid driver’s license
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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