Project Coordinator

Dorcas Aid is an International Christian Relief and Development Agency working in Southern Africa. At present Dorcas Aid is working with over 15 partner organisations in both South Africa and Lesotho. Dorcas Aid seeks to appoint a committed and energetic Project Coordinator to oversee the monitoring of its Livelihood projects (agricultural & income generating projects). The person will be based in Florida, Johannesburg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

To assist in the monitoring and evaluation of Dorcas Aid projects 

Assessing the capacity needs of the partners and assisting in coaching mentoring and training To work with local partners assisting them in all aspects of Project cycle management: 

a) Baseline surveys

b) Participatory needs assessments

c) Project planning and design

d) Monitoring and evaluating processes (Logical framework approach including financial monitoring. Financial reports (monthly) Narrativreports (Quarterly.

e) Impact studies

Identification of New Projects with partners, writing of project proposals and plans including budgets Networking with other like minded organisations and platforms Attending meetings 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

*Member of a Christian church or congregation - in sympathy with the aims and objectives of Dorcas Aid.

*A relevant development degree and/or relevant experience in Economics,

Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences or Development studies

*Experience or training in mentorship and capacity building skills

*Knowledge and experience regarding livelihoods and poverty reduction strategies in South Africa and Lesotho

*Proven Project Management experience and Community Development experience.

*Ability to write proposals and an understanding of the Logical framework approach

*Ability to carry out partner evaluations and Monitoring and evaluation

*High degree of initiative and self-motivation 

*Good understanding of Gender equity and rights based programming

*A good grasp of related advocacy & policy issues

*Good financial management skills

*Computer literacy

*Good communication skills at all levels including written, verbal as well as good presentation skills 

*Ability to work closely with the Christian Community and work as part of a multi-cultural team 

*Willingness to travel extensively in South Africa and Lesotho.

*Fluency in English and a vernacular language (desirable)

*Passport

*Valid Driver's license

Start Date: 1 November 2008 (preferably) 

One year (renewable) contract

To apply for this position, forward a detailed CV and motivation letter to Wendy Lubbee, Dorcas Aid PO Box 2546, Florida Hills, 1716 RSA / email: dorcas [at] iafrica [dot] com / fax: 086 6892157.

Website: www.dorcas.net / www.dorcas.co.za 

Salary range from R132,000 - R156,000 depending on qualification and experience

Interviews will take place in Johannesburg. 

If you do not hear from us by the 10th October please assume that your application was not successful. For further information call Wendy Lubbee

011 672 9669.