Merlin is the only specialist UK agency which responds worldwide with vital healthcare and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease and health systems collapse. Each year Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries. Merlin in Liberia has a vision of that ‘all Liberians receive quality health care from a sustainable health system’.
Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator will ensure that all aspects of the project cycle are implemented effectively for Sinoe County program. This includes management of both the project budgets, drafting of new project proposals, and then ensure the implementation of Merlin counterpart strategy with the CH&SWT.
Job Requirement:
• A university level qualification in development, social science, management or other relevant area.
• Previous experience of working in a capacity building role, particularly with local government is required
• Know ledge of Merlin-UK Standard Operating Procedures is a plus
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
• Relevant field experience in a humanitarian and/or development context in all aspects of project cycle management.
• Experience in logistical, financial, human resource and administrative management
• Experience and understanding of logistics systems in remote/hard to reach areas
• Previous experience of working in Africa within health care projects.
• Experience and understanding of public health and community health
• Knowledge/experience of various donor compliance procedures and processes
Closing date for Applications: Friday 17th February 2012 at 5:00PM
To view the full Job Descriptions, please visit our website www.merlin.org.uk
Interested candidates should submit their applications to: applications@merlin.org.uk
