Project Coordinator – Orange Foundation

POSITION             : Project Coordinator – Orange Foundation

REPORTING TO : Executive Director

DEPARTMENT    : Orange Foundation

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Portray the company as a multi-services provider, the leader in the telecoms business, Liberia’s number one operator in terms of Philanthropy. Managing the hearts and minds of Liberians in this direction. To build on a strong program of sustainable social investment in a variety of projects in the areas of Women, education, health, environment, community development, and promoting local entrepreneurs.

• To promote our brand image and become the partner of choice for key stakeholders including the government of Liberia.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Formalize Orange Liberia Foundation with the support of Orange Group Foundation under the supervision of the Foundation Director.

• Set a Foundation strategy and plan the yearly activities based on Strategy.

• Keep an excellent relationship with all stakeholders/partners involved in Foundation activity with the company.

• Support in preparing the Foundation budget based on the strategic plan.

• Review and formalize the policies & processes necessary for the effective implementation of Foundation activities.

• Ensure sustainable partnerships and funding with potential development partners.

• Support in planning and managing the execution of all proactive and reactive Foundation activities.

• Ensure Employee buy-in and participation in all Foundation activities.

• Ensure the active engagement and participation of the Sales & Distribution, OM, Marketing & Communication, HR, and Finance teams in all Foundation activities.

• Support in managing the monitoring and analysis of Foundation requests with a view to recommending and implementing the appropriate response(s).

• Provide inputs on Foundation activities to the PR unit for robust institutional communication/campaign.

• Prepare and submit Board pack timely for quarterly Foundation Board as and when required.

• Manage the Foundation section at Orange’s website, and all social presence (Twitter/FB and Instagram) ensuring it is always kept updated.

• Support in providing coaching and request needed training for direct reports ensuring continuous individual development.

• Support in ensuring a healthy working environment for the department employees through focusing on team building and motivation initiatives.

• Follow up on team members’ attendance, timesheets and leaves.

• Encourage team participation in HR engagement programs.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor degree preferably in a social science-related discipline

Experience:

• At least 5 years project coordination/management experience in a reputable organization, preferably not-for-profit (NGO).

• Strong experience in managing relationships with government institutions and other external stakeholders, NGO’s and Development Organizations

• Strong experience in developing Foundation and external communication strategies

• Good experience of working across inter-departmental teams

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking

• Government Relations

• Learning and Self Development

• Negotiation

• Problem Solving

• Project Planning and Control

• Public Relations Management

• Reporting

• Research Orientation

• Social Responsibility

• Stakeholder Relations Management

To apply:

Please submit via email your letter of application along with your recent curriculum vitae as well as copies of your academic credentials to hr.olr@orange.com

Deadline for receipt of applications: March 11, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Please note the following:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.