Local Project Coordinator for the Ilamatepec Project

Overview

Organize and coordinate locally the activities that ITC is planning or delivering in El Salvador under the Ilamatepec project.

Tasks Summary

• Identify new potential participants or beneficiaries.
• Facilitate consultations with project stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with key actors.
• Research, analyze, and present necessary information and reference documents.
• Monitor and report on institutional, legislative, or policy developments.
• Provide guidance or advice on the regulatory and policy framework.
• Inform the ITC project manager about other ongoing projects or initiatives.
• Identify issues and challenges to address, propose corrective actions, coordinate with relevant parties, and track pending actions.
• Monitor and ensure the timely implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data related to institutional diagnostics and other surveys.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project results.
• Contribute to the preparation of the elaboration of the narrative progress reports to the donor and the presentation of results during the steering committees.
• Maintain close coordination with project partners.
• Regularly collect feedback and suggestions from stakeholders.
• Follow up on requests and concerns from relevant contacts and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other donors working in the same area or related sectors.
• Organize effective external communications for the project.
• Participate in the development of project work plans.
• Take notes and produce concise meeting minutes and reports.
• Assist in preparing missions for ITC experts and international consultants and accompany them during meetings, providing interpretation between English and Spanish as needed.
• Ensure effective coordination of the necessary logistics for activities, events, and missions.
• Attend project events and stakeholder consultations.
• Support the identification of relevant service providers.
• Facilitate the collection and review of quotations, supporting documents, and relevant data for project activities.
• Take photographs/videos during activities and events to generate visual materials for project visibility.
• Submit monthly progress reports.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience
• Experience of working in/with government agencies and institutions.
• Experience in managing projects and/or organisations would be an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA, PHD or other)
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Business Administration, Trade and Development, or related field.
• Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in Spanish and English

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 13 months from ASAP

Work Modality: Home-based (El Salvador)

Remuneration: Fees are subject to the national income taxes, where applicable. If the contract is to be issued in a currency other than USD, the UN exchange rate on the date of the contract issuance will be applicable.