Project Team Coordinator

Job Description

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.

The Project Team Leader will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and management of the ECHO-funded integrated WASH, Health, and Nutrition project in Mantapala. The role ensures high-quality, timely, and compliant implementation while strengthening coordination with government, UN agencies, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for integrated WASH-Health-Nutrition interventions
• Ensure alignment with ECHO priorities and national policies
• Mainstream gender, protection, safeguarding, and accountability
• Promote adaptive programming

Project Management & Implementation

• Lead planning and execution of project activities
• Manage work plans, budgets, and procurement plans
• Ensure compliance with ECHO and ACF standards

Team Leadership

• Supervise multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct performance management and mentorship
• Promote accountability and safeguarding compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with MoH, UN agencies, and partners
• Represent ACF in coordination platforms
• Strengthen community engagement

MEAL

• Oversee MEAL framework implementation
• Ensure data quality and reporting
• Support assessments and learning

Technical Oversight & Integration

• Ensure WASH systems functionality
• Strengthen IPC and healthcare waste management
• Support integration across sectors

Financial & Grant Management

• Manage budgets and ensure compliance
• Support forecasting and procurement planning

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare donor and internal reports
• Document lessons learned and success stories

Capacity Building

• Strengthen staff and partner capacity
• Support sustainability initiatives

Logistics Support

• Ensure timely procurement
• Monitor use of project assets

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field
• 5-7 years experience
• Experience with ECHO or similar donors

Skills

• Leadership and management
• Strong communication
• Understanding of humanitarian standards

Benefits

Action Against Hunger - USA provides all staff with an attractive salary and benefits package . We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status or as a veteran. Action Against Hunger- USA complies with applicable laws governing non discrimination in employment.