Coordinator of Social and Municipal integration I Ballito
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating waste picker and municipal integration projects and continuous management post-implementation.
The role involves assessing the stakeholder needs, developing service plans, and connecting stakeholders with appropriate resources and support systems. The candidate will work in various settings, including non-profits, government agencies, healthcare facilities, and community organisations.
They must strive to improve the stakeholders’ well-being by addressing social, financial and technical issues and ensuring they receive the necessary services and support.
Social and Municipal Integration Coordinator Responsibilities & Duties
- Conduct stakeholder assessments to determine their needs and eligibility for services
- Development and successful delivery of stakeholder engagement plans in accordance with the overarching stakeholder engagement strategy
- Manage stakeholder mapping and prepare communications to stakeholders and respond to stakeholder enquiries
- Develop and implement individualised service plans
- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of projects to stakeholders
- Collaborate with community organisations, healthcare providers, and other service agencies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date stakeholder records and documentation
- Conduct follow-up visits and reassessments to ensure stakeholder needs are being met
- Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies
- Organise and facilitate working group and workshops, roundtable and forum logistics including developing agendas, project plans, minute taking and production of reports
- Ensure accurate audit trail maintained of all stakeholder engagement and all contact/activities are recorded on stakeholder database
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities
- Educate stakeholders about available resources and services
Evaluate the effectiveness of service plans and adjust as needed
Social and Municipal Integration Coordinator Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Environmental Studies or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of Government programs and regulations at municipal, regional and national level
- Experience in project management and stakeholder advocacy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Familiarity with community resources and service providers
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
- Experience with data management and reporting software
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Proven ability to work and multi-task under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations in complex project environments, prepare responses/narrative quickly and clearly and use personal initiative
- High degree of accuracy in executing work
- Ability to schedule work and deliver to tight deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard office software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Empathy and a strong commitment to helping others
- Knowledge of community resources and other related service programs
Should you meet the requirements of the above mentioned role, please send your CV to kendall@proappoint.co.za
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.