Project Coordinator – Transformative Impact Fund (TIF)

Closing date:  07 June 2024 at 23:59 GMT

Job location: Nairobi or Johannesburg

Contract type: Fixed Term – 12 Months

The Role:

This role is responsible for the project coordination of the Transformative Impact Fund (TIF). It supports implementing countries to understand and apply for funds; supports the Allocation Committee in the administration around selecting implementing countries and the systems required for effective project management, including budget management; and supports implementing countries to develop Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks and be part of federation reporting. In addition, the role facilitates learning and communication across implementing countries and collates knowledge around transformative programming and impact to share internally and externally, for further impact and to facilitate financial sustainability.

Who we’re looking for a candidate with:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in development related fields, social sciences with a strong programme/project development and management component or at least 5-7 years’ leading, and doing programme design and implementation, monitoring evaluation and learning. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Specific and substantial experience of designing and implementing Human Rights-Based development programmes with people living in poverty and exclusion in the global South.
• Project management experience
• Proven experience of using Human Rights Based Approach- (HRBA) in designing and implementing development programmes in the global South, with clear hands-on experience of implementing or directly supporting the whole programme/project cycle from end to end.
• Experience of providing MEL support to HRBA programmes/ projects, tracking change, evaluating shifts in power and structural changes.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative MEL skills and familiarity with current approaches. Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Ability to document programme/project experiences and generate knowledge and learning to inform future of the programme/project.
• Participatory leadership style with negotiating and influencing skills – without the power of direct line management.
• Able to work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities; able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and levels.
• Specific and substantial experience of designing and implementing human rights-based development programmes with people living in poverty and exclusion majorly in the global South.
• Familiarity with the Human rights-based approach and participatory methodologies
• Programme/project management skills.
• Ability to document programme/project experiences and generating lessons learnt and knowledge.
• Proven ability to persuade and inspire through communication, as well as negotiate and influence change, with sensitivity.
• Able to work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a multicultural context/environment and demonstrate innovative Practices.
• Experience of working with, monitoring, analysing and reporting on budgets
• Excellent written and spoken English. A second language will be advantageous

What we offer

ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done. We offer a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment. At ActionAid, you can look forward to:

• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• A workplace that embraces feminist leadership principles
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

How to apply

Please click on the “apply” button to start the application process. Applications close on 7th June 2024 at 23.59 GMT Please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Candidate will require the right to work in the job location at the time of appointment.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice.

We want to see a just, fair and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression.

We work to achieve social justice and gender equality, and to eradicate poverty.

All our work is underpinned by a set of feminist leadership principles:

self-awareness, self-care and caring for others, dismantling bias, inclusion, sharing power, responsible & transparent use of power, accountable collaboration, respectful feedback, courage and zero tolerance for harassment, exploitation and abuse.