Project Coordinator [Open to internal and external applicants]

Overview

Coordinate and implement renewable energy and municipal finance projects, focusing on local government units developing solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor project plans, activities, and budgets.
• Conduct regular field visits to gather data and follow up on progress.
• Monitor project risks and issues and provide solutions.
• Identify changes and challenges in the external environment and suggest actions.
• Monitor and ensure gender mainstreaming considerations are embedded in project activities.
• Handle correspondence and maintain the filing system.
• Coordinate the implementation of HACT procedures.
• Ensure project implementation is in compliance with UNDP Rules and Regulations.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Actively seek the engagement and participation of women and youth.
• Support implementing partners capacity and promote interlinkages.
• Participate in the preparation of procurement workplans, project brief and donor progress reports.
• Draft monthly brief progress reports, field visit reports and project fact sheets.
• Document lessons learned, best practices and success stories.
• Monitor project implementation against established indicators.
• Work closely with implementing partners, project stakeholders, and communities.
• Support the development of communication and visibility materials.
• Ensure that all donor branding and visibility requirements are fulfilled.

Required Experience

Minimum 7 years (with High School diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in coordinating / managing renewable energy or socioeconomic development projects. Proven experience in dealing with multilateral donors, local governments units, and Private sector is required. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools is required. Proven experience in dealing with local governments, NGOs, and bilateral and multilateral donors is desirable. Experience in coordinating and managing development projects (financial, risk, human resources, and procurement management) is an asset. Experience in results-based management is an Asset. Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), project management and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is an asset. Proven Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNDP procedures is a distinct advantage. Skilled in developing donor and management reports using Power BI, and other visualization tools to present complex technical and financial information in a clear and impactful manner would be an asset.

Qualifications

Secondary Education is required OR; A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Renewable energy, Business Administration, International development, or a related field will be given due consideration but not a requirement.

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