Cluster Coordinator (01), HRDP Mizoram

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and work with the community members from a cluster of 5 villages, for identification and finalisation of beneficiaries, households and institutions for implementing the project.

• Start up, implement, and monitor project activities appropriate to specific sectors of the community, e.g. children, women, farmers, teachers and community members.

• Supervise, handhold and guide the respective Community Resource Person (CRPs) from each village for project implementation.

• Implement and monitor the refurbishment and construction work of pre-designed facilities in consultation with the Project team, district authorities, and community members.

• Identification of key practices (gender sensitive) to be addressed and sectors of the population including community representatives and government stakeholders with whom to engage and define an appropriate communications strategy to promote improved and innovative practices.

• Design and plan activities to reduce these risks with reference to both physical, behavioural, cultural, economic, social and gender aspects.

• Contribute towards development of programme implementation approaches, strategies and the overall State Programme Strategy

• Ensure technical and programmatic quality of the project, including timely completion of targets

Information management:

• Manage assessments and baseline studies in coordination with the project team on different verticals and other relevant actors in the area

• Design and manage periodic studies to measure progress and impact of the project intervention (KAP).

• Participate in coordination meetings and share information with external stakeholders as appropriate.

• Design and manage a plan to monitor activities, outputs and impact and recommend adaptations to the programme as needed.

• Provide regular and reliable narrative and financial reports reflecting lessons learned.

• Work together with the team members to ensure that the various aspects of the project response are integrated, and that they form part of a coherent public health response.

• Ensure transparency and inclusiveness in information management with all stakeholders as appropriate.

Resource management:

• Coordinate with the project team, community representatives and CRPs, and ensure that activities are completed within the specified timeframe and to acceptable level of technical and program quality

• Develop appropriate technical and social training packages and modules for different training and awareness programs to enhance the capacity of key stakeholders.

Programme approach:

• Ensure that all activities are in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct, and humanitarian principles and best practices

• Use participatory approaches as a far as possible throughout the program cycle, in training, and in the use of tool kits and other materials

• Ensure that all activities and resources are implemented and handed over or ended in a way that promotes local capacities and sustainable operations.

• Ensure that gender, environment, and other important cross-cutting concerns are taken into account in programme design, implementation, and reporting; ensure that project activities reflect the needs of schools and associated individuals e.g., children, and people with disabilities, staff, etc.

Coordination:

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with local government procedures (e.g. site selection) and do not duplicate or interfere with activities proposed or carried out by other NGOs or organisations.

• Liaise with other organisations/entities engaged in similar activities in Mizoram, including the government authorities, and other relevant departments, UN agencies and NGOs

• Liaise closely with the Director-Programs, Director-Finance and other project coordinators to ensure good integration of activities and identify opportunities for synergies.

Reporting:

• Contribute to related donor reports and proposals and information sharing as appropriate. • Compile Monthly Reports and contribute to Activity Database • Contribute to the development of indicators and M&E tools

Education, skills and experience:

Strictly based out in Mizoram (preferably Lungsen/Lunglei/Aizawl), willingness to travel to project sites in the districts from time to time for supervision and ensuring quality.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Health, Water and Sanitation or related fields with good communication skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in initiation, planning and implementation of development projects according to internal and national guidelines, agreements and international standards • Knowledge and experience of working with State and District Government Authorities

• Strong administrative and management skills with a willingness to follow relevant policies and procedures

• Proven ability to use MS Office; knowledge of data management and analysis is desirable

• Good communication skills, including ability to simply present complex technical information

• Ability to understand and integrate gender issues within a conservative environment and a post conflict setting

• Fluency in written and spoken English is desirable; knowledge in Mizo and other applicable local languages is a must.

• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs

• Monitoring and documenting skills

Remuneration: Subject to relevant qualification, experience & merit; the salary range is ₹ 2.2 L to Rs 2.40 L (starting from June 2025 till March 2026; subject to extension based on the project technicalities and overall success of the project).