Duration: Five (5) Months
Experience: A minimum of five (5+) years of relevant experience leading humanitarian or development programmes, with a demonstrable track record.
Time Commitment: Minimum of three to five days per month
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Volunteer Program Coordinator, Coach and Mentor will provide strategic guidance, practical coaching, and professional mentorship to young people seeking to build careers in the humanitarian and development sector.
The coordinator will draw on their professional experience to share practical knowledge on programme planning, project cycle management, implementation, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, accountability, and reporting.
The role is designed for an experienced professional who is passionate about capacity development and willing to dedicate at least three to four days per month to mentoring, coaching, and knowledge-sharing activities.
The successful candidate will serve primarily as a coach, and mentor rather than as a conventional programme staff member. The engagement is voluntary and provides an opportunity to contribute to the professional development of emerging humanitarian practitioners while strengthening local capacity within the sector.
Programme Design and Planning
- Share practical knowledge and professional experience in programme conceptualization, design, planning, and development.
- Mentor young people on how to identify community needs, conduct needs assessments, and develop evidence-based interventions.
- Guide participants in developing concept notes, project proposals, logical frameworks, theories of change, work plans, and budgets.
- Explain how to align programme objectives with organizational strategies, donor priorities, and community needs.
- Share practical approaches to identifying programme risks, developing mitigation measures, and ensuring effective implementation.
Programme Implementation and Coordination
- Coach young people on the practical processes involved in implementing humanitarian and development programmes.
- Share experience in coordinating project teams, managing resources, and ensuring that activities are delivered according to approved work plans and budgets.
- Provide guidance on project cycle management, activity scheduling, field coordination, and implementation quality.
- Explain how to identify operational challenges, resolve implementation bottlenecks, and adapt programmes to changing circumstances.
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
- Share practical approaches to building and maintaining relationships with government institutions, humanitarian organizations, development partners, donors, and community leaders.
- Mentor participants on stakeholder mapping, coordination mechanisms, partnership development, and effective community engagement.
- Explain the principles of humanitarian coordination and collaboration among implementing organizations.
- Share strategies for communicating programme results and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders.
Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement
- Share experience in identifying funding opportunities and understanding donor requirements.
- Mentor young people on proposal writing, budget development, resource mobilization, and donor reporting.
- Provide practical guidance on grant management, financial accountability, and compliance with donor requirements.