Terms of Reference
 
Division              : Programs.
Location             : Ad-Dhalea.
Reports to          : Project Manager.

Organization & Background:
YFCA is a leading, Humanitarian, non-Governmental, non-Profit, non-denominational and impartial Organization established in 1976 to improve woman and child health.  Dramatic changes in YFCA mandate were introduced gradually to accommodate the emerging needs of women, children, youth and vulnerable groups.  From that Health perspective, YFCA programs incorporate wider thematic interventions including WASH, Shelter, and Nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture and Livelihood, Education, Early Recovery and Protection. To pursue its unchanging humanitarian mission, YFCA will thoughtfully continue its expansion process to respond to the ever-changing needs of affected communities and vulnerable groups.
 
Job Purpose:
The Project Field Coordinator will play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health intervention in Ad-Dhalea Governorate. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project coordination, community engagement, and a deep understanding of health practices. This role requires effective collaboration with various stakeholders, including local communities, government officials, and partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of health intervention, ensuring activities are carried out effectively and in accordance with project timelines.
• Collaborate with local communities, involving them in project planning and execution.
• Establish strong relationships with local government officials, partner organizations, and stakeholders.
• Implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system to track project progress and assess the impact of interventions.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the quality of project activities and provide support to field staff and community health workers.
• Train and build the capacity of project staff, community health workers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of health program.
• Ensure timely submission of reports to the Program Manager and relevant donors.
• Provide technical support for the implementation of health activities.
• Supervision the training for the medical staff and community health workers, planning and implementation of relevant training especially in Infection, Prevention & Control - IPC, and Basic Life support - BLS.
• Planning and following up with health facility staff to reach services in a good and professional manner.
• Submit weekly/monthly statistics and reports to the Project Manager.
• Assist the logistician in procurement/ delivering of drug/ medical supply/ medical equipment.
• Provide regular supervision of supported health facility staff including data collection/records of patients.
• Coordinate with the MEAL staff as necessary to identify project`s activities quality issues.
• Prepare regular progress reports, documenting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Safeguarding:

• Read, understand, and adhere to the organization’s Safeguarding Policy, sign the organization’s Code of Conduct and strive to promote a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and abuse in all working environments.
• Report any concerns about the well-being of a child or vulnerable person and report any concerns about the behavior of the organization’s representative in relation to safeguarding.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in coordinating and implementing health project.
• Professional knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint…etc.).
• Strong understanding of community development and participatory approaches.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English is highly desirable.
• Excellent in communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Proven ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results.
• Strong leadership and ability to plan with good organizational skills, multi-task including prioritization and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent coordination, reporting and presentation skills.
• Initiative and ability to follow up on issues.
• Excellent skills in monitoring implementation of program activities.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to field sites.

 
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CVs to hr@yfca.org, by 16 Apr 2024 at the latest, mentioning the job title in the subject line. Emails without such indication will not be considered.
 
**Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We have a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).