Multi-Sector Project Coordinator

Major Role and Responsibility  

Project management and Coordination - 15%

• Provide overall coordination and technical support for integrated sector activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and emergency standards.
• Lead the development of detailed implementation plans (DIPs), budgets, and procurement schedules for timely execution.
• Supervise and mentor sector-specific staff and ensure cross-sectoral collaboration.
• Regular update about humanitarian context of the project location

​ Stakeholder Engagement & Representation - 15%

• Liaise with zonal and local government offices (DRM, Health, Agriculture, Women & Social Affairs), community leaders, and implementing partners.  
• Represent the organization at field-level coordination platforms, joint assessments, and donor site visits.
• Support advocacy and donor communications through briefing materials and updates.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL) - 15%

• Oversee project monitoring activities, including PDMs, market assessments, GBV safety audits, and routine data collection.  
• Ensure proper documentation of project results, success stories, and lessons learned.  
• Work closely with MEAL staff to ensure compliance with reporting timelines and indicator tracking

Quality Assurance & Compliance- 15%

• Ensure project activities meet sectoral quality standards, protection mainstreaming guidelines, and safeguarding requirements.
• Ensure implementation of community feedback mechanisms and incorporate feedback into ongoing programming.
• Monitor risk factors (e.g. conflict, access, security) and adjust plans accordingly.

Operations & Logistics Oversight - 15%

• Coordinate procurement, logistics, and distribution of goods and services in collaboration with operations teams.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, asset management, and budget monitoring.
• Guide recruitment and onboarding of emergency staff in alignment with P&C guidelines.

Communication and Working Relationships - 25%

• Maintain regular and effective communication with internal departments—including MEAL, Finance, Supply Chain, P&C,—to ensure smooth project delivery.
•  Serve as the primary point of contact with local government agencies (e.g., DRM, Health, Agriculture, Women & Social Affairs), community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Represent the project in coordination forums, donor briefings, and joint assessments at the zonal and woreda levels.
• Facilitate two-way communication with beneficiaries and community-based structures, ensuring accountability, feedback, and inclusion are embedded in all project activities.
•  Support timely documentation and sharing of progress, challenges, and success stories with internal and external audiences

Required Education and work experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Agriculture, Rural development, disaster management, Public Health, Social Work, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in coordinating emergency response or multi-sector humanitarian programs, with strong technical understanding of cash, financial inclusion, protection, agriculture, or nutrition.
• Proven experience in team management, partner coordination, and donor engagement.
• Familiarity with LMMS, MEAL tools, and humanitarian standards (e.g. Sphere, CHS, CPMS).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.