Overview
The Partnership & Education Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and quality assurance of PlayMatters interventions at the regional level, ensuring effective delivery of play-based learning activities and promoting evidence-based programming.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities.
- Develop implementation plans, manage risks, and address operational challenges.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with government, education institutions, NGOs, and communities.
- Provide technical support, coaching, and mentoring for play-based learning approaches.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement, joint planning, and collaboration.
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL), including digital data systems, reporting, and data quality assurance.
- Promote accountability, community engagement, and use of feedback mechanisms.
- Represent the organization in coordination platforms and advocate for play-based learning approaches.
- Support policy engagement and integration of learning through play into education systems and teacher development.
- Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
- Monitor partner budgets, review financial reports, and ensure compliance.
Required Experience
- Minimum five years of relevant experience in education related fields.
- Experience in content development/adaptation, testing and training delivery for teachers.
- Proven experience promoting disability inclusion and adapting learning approaches for children with diverse learning needs.
- Experience working with government education systems, teacher education colleges, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
Qualifications
• BA degree from an accredited university in education, Social Science, or related field.
