Field Coordinators

General Functions

• Lead identification of community needs
• Engage with community based organizations, local institutions and traditional leaders
• Monitor project activities
• Support capacity building activities
• Reporting

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager-WASH, the Field Coordinator will perform the following tasks:

• Day today planning, execution and supervision of project activities
• Supervise activities of local contractors and service providers as well as consultants and trainers.
• Network with stakeholders and relevant authorities particularly the Local Authority, Traditional Leaders and public sector institutions to achieve set objectives
• Prepare project/activity reports, work-plans and activity charts
• Prepare monthly and quarterly plans and reports
• Assist the project manager to collect data on key project activities and milestones, and document key lessons

Person Specifications:

• Advanced certificate or Diploma in Social Work, Development Studies, Sociology or any other related subject
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of the WASH sector policies, approaches and practices such as CLTS, PHAST and PHHE
• Ability to fluently speak the local language
• Knowledge of community participatory approaches
• Knowledge of M&E
• Knowledge of MHM
• Knowledge of Rights Based Approaches to advocacy in WASH
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Familiarity with community planning tools and methods such as social mapping, resource mapping and well-being ranking
• Being a Salvationist is an added advantage.

Method of Application

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