Program Coordinator – FH Association (Formerly Food for the Hungry)

About FH Association

• Child engagement and sponsorship
• Education and productive learning
• Livelihood development
• Health and nutrition
• Mental wellbeing
• Community resilience

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Development and Management

• Support the design and implementation of FH programmes and projects.
• Ensure programme activities align with FH mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral interventions including:
  • Child Engagement and Sponsorship
  • Productive Learning and Education
  • Asset Creation and Livelihoods
  • Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing
• Provide technical guidance to programme teams.
• Develop work plans and support effective programme delivery.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and achieve intended outcomes.
• Identify programme challenges and develop appropriate solutions.

2. Community Capacity Building

• Strengthen community participation and ownership of development initiatives.
• Build capacity of community groups and local structures.
• Support communities to develop sustainable solutions.
• Promote resilience among vulnerable populations.
• Encourage community-led approaches to development.

3. Team and Stakeholder Coordination

• Mentor and support Program Assistants.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to programme teams.
• Coordinate with:
  • Local government authorities
  • Community leaders
  • Development partners
  • Community-based organizations
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth implementation of programme activities.

4. Financial Management

• Support preparation and management of programme budgets.
• Monitor programme expenditures and financial compliance.
• Ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.
• Work with finance teams to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain accountability for programme resources.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection and Learning (MERL)

• Support monitoring and evaluation of FH programmes.
• Collect, analyze, and use programme data for improvement.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Participate in programme reviews and reflection sessions.
• Ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as:
  • Social Sciences
  • Development Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Public Health
  • Community Development
  • Related discipline
• Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in programme management within:
  • Humanitarian organizations
  • Development sector
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

• Child engagement/sponsorship programmes
• Livelihood and asset creation projects
• Education programmes
• Health and wellbeing interventions

Required Skills

• Programme Management
• Project Planning and Implementation
• Community Development
• Budget and Financial Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Report Writing
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Training and Mentorship
• Communication Skills

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Commitment to humanitarian service.
• High level of integrity and accountability.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about serving vulnerable communities.
• Demonstrates FH values and mission commitment.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Team-oriented.
• Results-driven.
• Respectful and culturally sensitive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Medical insurance for staff and dependents.
• Provident fund.
• Group Personal Accident (GPA) cover.
• Vacation leave.
• Sick leave.
• Paid public holidays.
• Opportunity to work with an international humanitarian organization.

Application Requirements

• Updated CV/Resume.
• Cover letter answering:
  1. Why do you want to work for FH Association?
  2. How will your skills and experience meet the expectations of this role?

• Complete the experience summary through the provided recruitment link.
• Submit a detailed application and CV through the ADP recruitment system.

Application Deadline