Employment

Program/Project Coordinator

Under general supervision, the Program Coordinator plans, implements, manages and evaluates community programs in the SLKDDM Kenema Office, and performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

This classification is characterized by having principal responsibility for development and delivery of programs in support of community services through the SLKDDM Kenema Office. Incumbents act as the primary community contact point for programs. Assignments and objectives are generally outlined; work is performed with a high degree of independence. This position is distinguished from the Program Coordinator by its responsibility for managing established programs that have been identified as a priority of the department, and for supervision and training of a significant number of staff assigned to the programs.

Incumbents of positions in this classification work primarily in an office environment, with extensive use of the telephone and computers and considerable contact with the public.

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administer one or more established program areas

Assume direct responsibility for program design and implementation

Authorize modifications to existing programs and develop proposals for new programs

Oversee day-to-day program operations

Assign and monitor the work of individuals who lead support groups and counsel with clients

Complete intake evaluations, utilization reviews and client summaries

Develop and present training programs

Conduct meetings with community groups, employers, service providers and/or members of the community

Serve as liaison to citizen advisory bodies

Prepare and monitor program budgets

Research potential grant opportunities and write grant proposals

Develop and implement program market strategies including print media and public events

Coordinate programs with community service providers

Perform outreach/public speaking activities to promote program(s) in the community

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with District Offices/Departments, hospitals, health care professionals, family services providers and the community-at-large

Maintain program documentation; prepare written and statistical reports

Supervise substantial numbers of service and/or clerical staff, interns and volunteers

Participate in meetings as required

Location: Kenema Office: 29 Duawoh Street, Kenema Town, Sierra Leone

Please Submit Cover letter and CV/Resume to kda@kenemadistrict.org. No Phone Calls Please.

Unable to accept international applicants at this time. Local Applicants ONLY.