Project and Learning Coordinator (Norad)

About CIVICUS

CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 15,000 members in 188 countries, we work together to monitor violations of basic civic freedoms, call out the perpetrators of violations and strengthen the power of people to organise by supporting a more accountable, effective and innovative civil society. We strive to promote excluded voices, especially from the Global South.

About the Role

CIVICUS has integrated several restricted projects into its structures and ways of working. To support effective delivery of restricted projects CIVICUS has been introducing several project coordinators to oversee project implementation, budget management, monitoring, reporting and compliance of various grants.

This Project and Learning Coordinator role will be responsible to coordinate and oversee implementation of a multi-year Norad project, which is funding existing areas of CIVICUS’ work in relation to shifting narratives, building counter power and strengthening ecosystem support. Whilst the implementation of the project will take place though several CIVICUS teams, the Project and Learning Coordinator will be responsible to ensure budget and programmatic implementation in line with the Norad grant agreement as well as to strengthen programmatic learning and coordination across different CIVICUS workstreams.

Key Requirements

• At least 6 years demonstrated prior experience in project and budget management as well as project reporting  
• Demonstrated experience in M&E, learning and evaluation project processes
• Good understanding of the operating and resourcing landscape for civil society especially in contexts with restricted civic space
• Understanding the principles and practices of that promote flexible, inclusive and responsive support of funding to local groups.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning and reporting skills.
•  Demonstrated collaboration, coordination and partnership building abilities, both internally within an organisation and externally.
• Strong and effective writing and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a remote and multicultural environment. 
• Experience in establishing systems and processes for monitoring and learning, sharing outcomes and for effective communication.
• Ability to engage effectively with grantees, partners, donors                                

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