Project Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Resources & Environment, Research / Development, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Reports to: National Project Manager
Contract Type: Contract Staff
Classified Level: L-9
Duration: One year with possibility of renewal
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed work plan and budget under the guidance of the National Project Manager;
- Make recommendations for modifications to the project budget and, where relevant, submit proposals for budget revisions to the NPM for review and Project Board for approval;
- Facilitate project planning and decision-making session;
- Facilitate relevant agreements with stakeholders and the day to day liaison with them;
- Organize the contracting of consultants and experts for the project, including preparing TORs for all technical assistance required, preparation of an action plan for each consultant and expert, supervising their work, and reporting to the NPM and Project Board;
- Provide Technical guidance and oversight for all project activities;
- Oversee the progress of the project components conducted by local and international expert, consultants, and cooperating partners,
- Coordinate and oversee the preparation of all outputs of the project;
- Organize Project Board and other meeting as well as annual and final review meeting;
- Coordinate and report the work of all stakeholders under the guidance of NPM;
- Prepare PIRs/APRs in the language required by the GEF and the UNDP’s CO and attend annual review meeting;
- Ensure that all relevant information is made available in the timely fashion regarding activities carried out nationally;
- Prepare and submit quarterly progress and financial report as required, following all GSSD’s guideline, quality management system, and internal administrative process;
- Coordinate and participate in M&E exercise to appraise project success and make recommendations for modifications to the project;
- Perform other duties related to the project in order to achieve its strategic objectives;
- Ensure the project utilizes best practices and experiences from similar project;
- Ensure the project utilizes the available financial resources in an efficient and transparent manner;
- Ensure the all project activities are carried out on schedule and within budget to achieve the project outputs; and
- Solve all scientific and administrative issues that might arise during the project.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management/ Climate Change, Science or Related field or equivalent.
Work History:
- Experiences in project management for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience on promote integrated landscape management for the Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, natural resources and ecosystem services in the northern part of Cambodia;
- Experience facilitating consultative processes, preferably in the field of the natural resource management;
- Previous experience working with a GEF-supported project is considered and asset.
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Khmer.
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to promote cooperation between and negotiate with a range of shareholders, and to organize and coordinate multi- disciplinary teams;
- Strong leadership and team building skill;
- Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure;
- Demonstrable ability to organize, facilitate, and mediate; technical teams to achieve stated project objectives;
- Familiarity with logical frameworks and strategies planning;
- Strong computer skills;
- Flexible and willing to travel as required.
