Main purpose:
The Project Coordinator works very closely with the Project Team Leader to ensure the overall project objective is met.
Project Coordinator’s Roles:
Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes
Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
Make sure that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves
Help prepare budgets
Analyze risks and opportunities
Oversee project procurement management
Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise; ensuring project deadlines are met.
Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
Work with the Project Team Leader to eliminate blockers and provide administrativesupport as needed
Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
Ensure the project adheres to frameworks and all project documentation, plans and reports are maintained appropriately.
Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests
Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
Work with field personnel to handle project issues as they arise
Participate in team’s performance reviews
Track and analyze project performance, cost performance, schedule and report to themanagement on the changes project scope, project schedule, and project costs, beingable to suggest the improvements to all the above.
Requirements
Degree in a Business/ Administration or any related field
Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience
Experienced in Project Management and Reporting
Experience working with project stakeholders at a senior level and Partners
Experience working with budgets and analyzing financial reports
Demonstrated skills in development and contribution to strategy formulation and implementation.
Experience in knowledge management for projects especially working with Business development services and youths
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of organization and coordination
Confident with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
