Project Coordinator

The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal.ROLE PURPOSE The position holder will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Economic Empowerment project focusing on improving skills, economic opportunities and resilience of women and smallholders involved in the coffee value chain. The role will build on the success of a previous 2-years Plan International Programme from 2024- 2026. The project is set up to improve skills, economic opportunities and resilience of women and youth in coffee farming in Tarime. The position holder will lead the implementation of all activities of the Improved Skills, Economic Opportunities and Resilience of Women and Youth in coffee farming project in Tarime, Mara region. S/he will work closely with Plan Programme Area staff and the local implementation partners namely Tanzania Coffee Research Institute, Tanzania Coffee Board in Tarime, Tarime District Council officials through department of agriculture to coordinate all activities in close coordination with Economic Empowerment Advisor and Program Implementation Area Manager (PIAM), the private sector and its representatives as well as any other stakeholder of relevance to the successful implementation of the project. As a staff member of a Child centered International development and humanitarian organisation, the Project coordinator will commit to comply with Plan Internationals standards and policies related to safeguarding and PSHEA (Preventing Sexual Harassment, exploitation and Abuse), Gender equality, inclusion and diversity. All Plan International staff are expected to uphold the organisation`s values and behaviours in every aspect. DIMENSION OF THE ROLE Responsible for project implementation including quality assurance, reporting, oversight of M&E activities and communications in line with the project proposal and donor agreement; Develop and maintain a positive relationship and clear communication with key collaborators, the local government authorities (LGA) and other development partners and relevant stakeholders; Effectively manages project resources including the timely utilization of the project funds; Support in the identification and engagement of the input suppliers and other private sector companies involved in Coffee value chain in Tarime, Mara in close cooperation and coordination with the Economic Empowerment Advisor; Ensure delivery, monitoring and evaluation of all activities and related outputs as per Results Framework and Implementation Plan; Represents Plan at district, regional, zonal and national stakeholder forums, consultative sessions, or conferences related to coffee production and marketing. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Required experience and qualifications Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agriculture economics, agriculture, entrepreneurship, business administration, commerce, economics. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in agriculture programmes, youth employment programmes and projects; 3 years in a leading role Solid work experience with development partners and local government required Exper