Overview
The Project Coordination Specialist will lead the project management unit and oversee day-to-day implementation to ensure project results are delivered in line with the approved project document, meeting agreed standards of quality, timeframes, and budget.
Tasks Summary
- Develop annual work plans, budgets, and targets.
- Monitor progress against plans and propose corrective measures.
- Support the Project Board with regular updates and reporting.
- Lead and supervise the Project Management Unit.
- Oversee procurement, contracting, and recruitment processes.
- Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Ensure the effective and accountable use of project resources.
- Draft Terms of Reference (TORs), technical specifications, and related documentation.
- Identify, contract, and supervise consultants, suppliers, and service providers.
- Coordinate and oversee the timely execution of project activities.
- Monitor the quality of technical outputs.
- Support oversight of cross-cutting requirements.
- Establish and maintain systems for monitoring progress, risks, and results.
- Prepare quarterly operational and annual progress reports.
- Support audits and ensure timely follow-up on recommendations.
- Serve as the central point of coordination and maintain strong working relationships with project partners.
- Liaise closely with Responsible Parties for the implementation of specific interventions.
- Facilitate the technical advisory group.
- Maintain regular communication with Government, national stakeholders, and partners.
- Support project visibility and communications activities.
- Act as a focal point for stakeholder feedback.
- Promote knowledge exchange and capacity development.
- Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.
- Facilitate linkages with regional and international platforms.
- Coordinate the design and implementation of the project’s capacity development activities.
- Ensure that technical service providers incorporate on-the-job training and knowledge transfer components.
- Promote local ownership and sustainability.
- Coordinate documentation of lessons learned, training materials, and best practices.
- Ensure mainstreaming of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles.
- Facilitate the integration of gender-responsive and inclusive climate actions.
- Coordinate with GESI experts and technical teams.
- Promote capacity development on GESI and climate resilience.
- Ensure that data collection and reporting are sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated.
- Identify and address potential gender and social risks.
- Support the documentation and dissemination of good practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
Experience Requirements
• A minimum of 5 years (with a master’s degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in project implementation and management, with a focus on planning, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder and team coordination.
Qualification Requirements
- Advanced University Degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Development Studies, Project Management, Business or Public Sector Administration, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant discipline or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned fields in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.
