Project Coordinator

**BACKGROUND**

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

**GENERAL**

**Location of Job**: Himachal Pradesh

**Type of Employment**: Contractual for a period of one year, renewable basis of performance and project requirements

**No. of Position**:01

**Reporting to**: Project Manager

**JOB PURPOSE**

The Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in overseeing The Hans Foundation Programme and infrastructure. This role involves providing successful implementation of block level activities. The Project Coordinator will work closely with various departments to understand their documentation needs and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Support the MMU team in mobilizing the community for taking up the MMU services.
- Facilitate in compliance with government norms with respect to MMU Operations.
- Coordinate baseline survey and project monitoring.
- Identify Health workers from the community and support their recruitment process.
- Support Senior Project Coordinator/Project Manager in preparing MMU movement schedule and ensure effective implementation of all the project activities.
- Responsible for tracking of MMU’s through GPS tracking and other mechanism.
- Prepare all reports and documentation related to the project, such as MIS reports, financial reports, narrative reports, field observation and visit reports, collection and compilations of case studies and photographs.
- Coordinate with various departments/institutions like Health Sub Centres (HSCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHC’s), PRI Members, Women Self Help Groups, Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees, etc.
- Liaison with Health and other line departments in district and blocks, ensuring their support and involvement in the project activities.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor and the project progress and provide supportive supervision to the teams and village health workers as and when required.
- Other tasks which may be assigned by the Project Manager from time to time.

**Other Indicative Requirements**

**Educational Qualifications**

**Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)**
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in public health programme with good project coordination and implementation skills.
- Good Communication and documentation in English and Hindi.
- Data analysis, reporting and presentation skills.
- Leadership and team management skills
- Willingness to travel extensively in remote areas