Project Coordinator

Job Description of Project Coordinator

Rural Development Centre Nepal

Rautahat, Madhesh Province, Nepal

Brief Introduction 

Rural Development Centre (RDC) Nepal is a non-political and non-profitable organization established in May 2002 in Rautahat District of Nepal. Since then, RDC is heavily engaged in humanitarian assistance, community development, conservation of natural resources, and environmental protection mainly in the Terai region of Nepal through the dozens of humanitarian and long-term development projects.

Key Position Information 

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Position Reports To Direct Reporting: Executive Director, RDC Nepal

Matrix Reporting: Technical Coordinator, Oxfam in Nepal (Program Unit)

Position Location: RDC Nepal, Head Office, Chandrapur, Rautahat

Travel Requirement: Field- 60% and Office- 40%

Position Purpose

The Project Coordinator for Climate Change adaptation & advocacy (C-CAAP) Project in Nepal is responsible to lead the project team members and to ensure smooth implementation of the project activities efficiently and effectively to reach the most vulnerable communities. 

S/he will lead the overall management of the projects, including people management, financial management, supply chain management, administrative management and risk management. S/he will ensure that the project is implemented as per the agreed standards, quality benchmarks donors’ guidelines and in complaint with the requirements of government rules and regulations together with organizational policies and procedures.

S/he will ensure documentations of the project work that includes but not limited to ensuring  project beneficiary tracking, quality case studies and success stories, writing and submitting quality reports in line with project agreement, storing required evidences and data related to the projects proactively and utilizing tactfully whenever required,  ensure accountability mechanisms are in place and act proactively to serve the community and overall align with organization mission and vision. Beyond the project technical aspects, S/he will be   overall responsible to coordinate and communicate with the project relevant stakeholders including local governments and district government. S/he will represent project and organization and maintain professional relationship with the relevant government stakeholders including district and provincial government.

No. Direct Report: 2

Position Supervise: Admin and Finance Officer and Community Mobilizers

Financial Authority Budget: As per organization policy

Decision Making Authority: As per organizational policy

Important Functional Relationships

Key Objectives of the Position 

The Project Coordinator will coordinate overall program implementation process in the target areas following organization procedures. S/he will work closely with the relevant external, internal and community partners for the overall management of the assessment in partnership with Oxfam.

• Establish effective working relationship, adequate referral and networking with relevant organizations, publishers, community schools, and other civil society groups for project implementation.
• Ensure excellence in Project implementation in terms of impact, reporting, and timeliness
• Stay abreast of compliances and requirements
• Capacity building of project team members.

Duties applicable to all staff

1. Abide by and work in accordance with the organization’s principles and code of conduct. Adhere to safeguarding and PSEAH norms and Organizational Procedures and Policies.
2. Actively work towards the achievement of the broader goals and objectives of the project.
3. Perform other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the agency/line manager.

Qualification and Skills

This Job description is subject to review and revision as per the requirement and context.

Note: Female candidates will be given priority in order to promote gender equality within the organization. In particular, candidates from minority and marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. However, applicants shall not be discriminated against by caste, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

Application Method

All the interested individuals meeting the criteria above mentioned are requested to submit cover letter with your expected gross salary and updated CV mentioning position on subject line to recruitment@rdcnepal.org by 16th May, 2024 before 5.00 pm.