Project Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Immunization Specialist, the consultants will work in close coordination and collaboration with the UNICEF PCO team to conduct the following tasks:

• Overall project coordination support towards the effective and timely implementation of the project-related activities.
• Support PCO team on the timely and efficient fund utilization in accordance with UNICEF timelines.
• Support the ongoing monitoring of implementation of project activities including the conduct of regular meetings in coordination with DOH and other partners.
• Support organization and functionality of the program steering committee and TWG.
• Ensure that the timeline, budget and details of activities are well organized.
• Communicate with various stakeholders to keep everyone on board about any changes to the project plan.
• Organize reporting, plan meetings and provide updates to project managers and other project staff.
• Liaise and coordinates with the various project stakeholders for project-related activities in a timely manner.
• Prepare the minutes of meetings as needed and maintains a project calendar.
• Provide ongoing status reports and updates on the project implementation.
• Coordinates the collection of report submission by the various DOH Offices & Bureaus to UNICEF.
• Prepares and reviews donor reports and share with UNICEF team for finalization.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social or development or other relevant disciplines including public health.
• A Master’s Degree, Doctor of Medicine or Certification in project management would be an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• With experience working in public health-related agencies, social development sector and any national or international organizations interacting with the health sector.
• With at least 1-2 years’ experience in the management and implementation of development projects.
• Work experience in immunization related projects/programs an advantage.
• Experience working with UN agencies, DOH, LGUs and other partners.
• With good organization, interpersonal and planning skills.
• Be able to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Has the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.

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