Program Coordinator - International Programs

About the role

Food For The Poor, an international relief and development organization serving the Caribbean and Latin America, is hiring a Program Coordinator in Kingston, Jamaica. The role provides operational, administrative and project support so that international programs are implemented, monitored and reported effectively. It works closely with implementing partners, internal departments and local stakeholders on program operations, data collection, reporting, in-kind aid integration and emergency response. Candidates must be residents of Kingston.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review project status reports and proposals submitted by implementing partners, and collect, organize and validate program data.
• Support monitoring of program implementation, including progress tracking, compliance and reporting, and prepare reports for internal and donor use.
• Ensure activities, data reporting and in-kind aid distribution comply with policies, donor requirements and local regulations; support audits and monitor financial transactions and budgets.
• Track in-kind goods, report issues, and help identify local in-kind partners.
• Support programs, infrastructure and aid distribution within Angels of Hope institutions, and document program outcomes.
• Help coordinate local needs assessments and partner engagement during emergencies, and provide real-time documentation and reporting for disaster response.
• Maintain communication with partners, support donor trips and meetings, and prepare briefing materials and presentations.
• Work with Finance, PDR, PQ-MEAL and Purchasing/GIK to align programs with organizational standards and donor requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in international development, social sciences or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience supporting programs or projects in international development or humanitarian settings.
• Proven expertise in partner development, monitoring and evaluation and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Experience in at least some of: community development, agriculture, health, education, economic empowerment, child sponsorship, food security and WASH.
• Valid passport and the necessary travel visa; willingness to travel as needed.

Required skills

• Ability to collect, verify and summarize data accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication and coordination skills, and ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Cultural competence, emotional intelligence, diplomacy and sensitivity to confidential information.