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Project Coordinator - Sydney / Melbourne

The Salvation Army

About the Role:

We are seeking a Project Coordinator - Salvation Army International Development (SAID), on a Max-term Full-time basis in Location: Redfern, NSW / Blackburn, VIC / QLD / SA.

Purpose of the Role:

To successfully co-ordinate Community Development projects with Implementing Partners across the entire project life cycle, ensuring projects are fully compliant and aligned to the SAID Strategic Action plan, best practice and SAID's Theory of Change.  

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

  • Support implementing partners to design, implement, monitor, evaluate and document projects according to SAID strategy, the SAID Theory of Change, relevant policies, standards, procedures, tools and Government Funding requirements. This includes Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People Policy, the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Standards and consistency with the TSA Quality Management Framework.
  • Monitor the implementation of projects through the review of progress reports and regular communication, including monitoring visits as required
  • Provide relevant reports and analysis of projects for learning and continuous improvement
  • Ensure project-related risks and issues are effectively managed, ensuring risks, concerns, suspicions, allegations and incidents are reported as required, and appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. 
  • Manage back donor grant requirements, including DFAT
  • Support partners to deliver quality community development projects with sustainable outcomes, achieving benefits outlined in the project proposal within time and budget.

Networking and Partnerships

  • Develop, network and maintain positive relationships with implementing partners, support territories and IHQ for the purpose of partnership and project development and delivery
  • Liaise with other TSA departments, including finance, communications and quality and safety
  • Represent SAID at relevant workshops, events and meetings
  • SAID Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship Focal Point
  • Develop subject matter expertise related to climate and environment in international and community development programming
  • Support the SAID projects team to more effectively address climate and environment- related issues in community development programming

Education Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in international development, social sciences, program management or other relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3-years working or volunteering in international development
  • Knowledge of the ACFID Code of Conduct and DFAT accreditation standards.
  • An understanding of governance models in the NGO/charity sector
  • Excellent cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills
  • Understanding of international development issues including gender, disability, environment and child protection
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, including ACFID, DFAT, and implementing partners.
  • Demonstrated strong planning, analytical, time management and administrative skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Requirements of the role:

  • A national police record check is required.
  • Valid Working with children's check
  • Mandatory ACFID PSEAH training.
  • Will need to commit to a minimum of 30 days travel as part of role per year, whether overseas, intra-state or inter-state and be willing to work outside of regular hours.
  • Comply with Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People Framework and the Quality Management Framework of the Salvation Army.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
  • Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
  • Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
  • Opportunity for career development;
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution 

How to apply:

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values.

If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the Apply Now link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

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