Programme Coordinator - Social Protection

Position title: Program Coordinator - Social Protection

Location: Remotely - International. 

 

About HomeNet International

HOMENET INTERNATIONAL (HNI) is a global network of membership-based workers’ organizations representing thousands of home-based workers (HBWs) around the world. In February 2021, 36 HBW organizations from 20 countries became the first affiliate members to join the organization, representing more than 600 000 HBWs. The network aims to achieve the following: raise visibility and gain recognition of home-based workers (HBWs) as workers, build and provide solidarity amongst HBWs around common issues and use the power of a global voice to influence governments and employers globally.

 

HomeNet International is looking for a Program Coordinator for its program on Social Protection.

 

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Co-design and co-develop a programme on Social Protection for HBWs with the HNI team and HNI members, based on the experience of the project supported by OSF. 
• Coordinate and implement the programme on Social Protection with all project partners in South Asia, SouthEast Asia, Latin America and Africa. 
• Provide specific inputs and support to project partners on  developing  a programme in each region.
• Coordinate project M&E and donor reporting with all partners. 
• Compilation of reports received from the Project Partners and reporting to the Funder. 

The role reports to the International Coordinator of HNI, while the Program Officer will coordinate with the entire team whenever required. This is a consultancy role so the individual will work from home, providing their own Internet access and equipment.

 

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, Development Studies or Public Health Administration.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience  of managing programmes, preferably for a non-profit, union or workers’ organisation. 
• Experience with an international organisation is an added advantage.
• Experience in working with and coordinating partnerships. 
• Experience of working with a diverse group of staff and affiliates.
• Experience of working in the area of social protection is an added advantage. 

Expertise and Skills

• Strong programme coordination experience: ability to ensure timely completion of workplan and timeline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowing more than one regional language is an asset. 
• Excellent documentation and analysis skills. 
• Presentation, coordination, negotiation, planning, assessment and decision-making skills are imperative. 
• Ability to design, organize, and lead the implementation of work plans and relevant processes. 
• Strong attention to detail with effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an international team, working on a remote basis, is a must. 
• Ability to work independently in a virtual office setting. 
• High comfort and tolerance to manage stress and role demands, ability to multitask, prioritise, and self-manage.

 

Terms and Compensation

The role is anticipated to require 8 days a month. The maximum time for this consultancy therefore is 96 days/year. The final time requirement will be confirmed with the successful consultant.

HNI’s consultancy rates are determined based on qualifications, role profile and location. All rates are competitive with local NGOs.

The initial contract will be for three months, subject to renewal by mutual agreement. 

 

To apply, please send a CV and cover email to Janhavi Dave (info@homenetinternational.org) mentioning ‘Programme Coordinator, Social Protection’ in the subject line. Please specify your requested daily consultancy rate in the cover email. Applications are welcome until 20 July 2022 at 5pm IST.

HNI is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We always encourage women to apply.