District Coordinator

Job Description

 

Job Title:                               District Coordinator

Working Area:                      District Badin, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad/Nawab Shah, Sanghar and Jacobabad.  

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Qualifications and Experience

• Masters or equivalent degree, with a minimum of three years’ experience preferably at mid-level management with national and international organizations, age less than 40 years.

 

1. Position Overview:

District Coordinators will report to TRDP Head office, and will be responsible for overall project management including working with community organizations/groups, coordinating with district administration and relevant departments and compiling reports for submission to TRDP Head office. The District Coordinators will lead a diversified district team including engineers, social mobilizers and monitoring persons based in each of the districts.

 

1. Key Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and programs in the assigned district.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, budgets and timelines, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and organizational goals.
• Ensure the efficient utilization of resources and materials to maximize project impact.

Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and government authorities to facilitate project acceptance and collaboration.
• Organize community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns to foster community participation and ownership of projects

Capacity Building:

• Identify training needs among project staff and community members and coordinate capacity-building activities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Provide guidance and support to field staff to ensure the successful execution of project activities

Data Collection and Reporting:

• Collect and compile project data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to donors, government authorities, and TRDP's management.
• Prepare regular progress reports, case studies, and success stories to showcase the impact of TRDP's interventions

Financial Management:

• Monitor project expenditures, maintain financial records, and work closely with the finance team to ensure adherence to budgets and financial reporting requirements
• Financial Management:
• Monitor project expenditures, maintain financial records, and work closely with the finance team to ensure adherence to budgets and financial reporting requirements

Advocacy and Networking:

• Represent TRDP at district-level meetings, forums, and networks to advocate for the rights and needs of the communities we serve.
• Coordinate the water, sanitation, and hygiene component of the Project and maintain overall responsibility for oversight of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities.
• Perform any other official task assigned by the Supervisor/Management.

 

1. Knowledge, Skills & Behavior

• Knowledge of civil work and WASH activities.
• Proven experience in project management, community development, or related fields, preferably in Sindh Province.
• Proficient in Microsoft.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the local culture, language, and socio-economic context of Sindh Province.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and challenging environment.
• Fluency in Sindhi is highly desirable.