Job Vacancy For Project Coordinator

• The project coordinator will work with stakeholders at districts/municipal level to address root causes of gender inequalities through gender-transformative approaches.
• This includes an express need to ensure meaningful male engagement to support women's improved agency. • Feminist principles of collaboration, participation, transparency and respect for the agency of women entrepreneurs will be integrated in all aspects of this role.
• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating quality programming and results, financial management and compliance, stakeholder and partner relations, and donor deliverables at districts/municipal levels.
• He/she will coordinate the establishment of women-friendly business hubs (HerHubs), which will serve as a 'one-stop shop' for women to access gender-responsive services to start and grow small enterprises, feminist and results-oriented economic empowerment program planning, implementation and reporting.
• The post-holder will be based in Sunyani and travel to project communities where the WISE project operate for approximately 70% of her/his time.

• “What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success
• Please state why each activity is done and the indicators for success
• Form and Develop women groups association with appropriate cooperative Values and Principles
• Work with LNGOs to facilitate groups as entry for project interventions
• Facilitate an institutional framework for women association/groups and other apex entities with clear linkages with individual associations.
• Facilitate and develop capacity programme to deliver governance, strategic planning, financial management, conflict management and human resources management pertaining to associations and groups.
• Monitor and provide semi-annual tracking report of the growth and development in governance, management and overall development of self-groups and associations related to the project.

• Minimum of 1st Degree or equivalent in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development plus 4 years in a mix economic growth/trade, Green Business, Value Chain Competitiveness, Investment Promotion or Agriculture Development.
• Proven experience in Agricultural Value Chains, Enterprise Development, Green Businesses and Financial Inclusion
• Progressive experience working for INGOs in increasingly at community and regional level.
• Capacity building experience in project design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation.

• Passion for feminist principles, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International.
• Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
• Inclusive and empowering approach to leadership and project management.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, natural ability to manage diverse opinions and agendas, finding win-win solutions in a respectful manner.
• Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.
• Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.
• Inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Communicates clearly and effectively

• Strong understanding of feminist principles, gender equality, and women's socio-economic empowerment.
• Strong understanding of feminist monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management tools and approaches.
• Strong understanding and proven application of project cycle management.
• Strong experience in partnership management and aptitude for cultivating strong relationships with multiple stakeholders including private sector organizations, government, and donors.
• Ability to establish priorities in a time sensitive environment, track project performance, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality deliverables.

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