Project Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity International

About the Role

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and monitoring of a donor-funded project in Masinga, Machakos County. This includes ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, managing relationships with implementing partners, overseeing project activities, and ensuring timely delivery of results. The role requires strong leadership, technical oversight, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day coordination and execution of project activities in line with the approved workplan and budget
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts and other relevant departments to develop and maintain detailed work plans, procurement plans, and implementation schedules
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of project outputs and outcomes, including submission of quality reports
• Serve as the primary liaison with implementing partners, ensuring alignment with project goals and donor expectations
• Facilitate joint planning, regular coordination meetings, and performance reviews
• Support capacity building of partners in areas such as compliance, reporting, and technical delivery
• Work closely with the MEAL team to track project indicators and ensure data quality
• Prepare high-quality project reports in line with donor reporting templates and timelines
• Work closely with the Communication and MEAL teams to document lessons learned and contribute to knowledge sharing and adaptive management
• Work with Finance, Operations, HR, Communications, and Program teams to ensure full compliance with donor contractual obligations, including procurement, visibility, and environmental/social safeguards
• Develop a project risk mitigation plan
• Maintain accurate and auditable project documentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with County government agencies, community stakeholders, and other development actors
• Represent the project in relevant coordination forums and stakeholder meetings