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.