Project Coordination Consultant
Support the implementation of the project by coordinating administrative processes and overall project management.
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Overview
Support the implementation of the project by coordinating administrative processes and overall project management.
You have:
- Master's Degree in Economics, International relations, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Business, or a related field. Candidates with a bachelor's degree will be considered with 2 additional years of work experience.
- A minimum of three years of experience in project/programme management and coordination.
- Experience working in the ASEAN region.
- Experience in promoting private sector development.
- Experience in donor coordination and reporting, including the preparation of progress reports and materials for development partners.
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including tracking indicators and collecting evidence for reporting.
- Experience supporting knowledge management, including maintaining organised project documentation, is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills in English are required.
- Competency in another ASEAN Member State language is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
Expected duration of contract: 15 January to 15 July 2026 Outputs to be delivered in digital copy and event planning and coordination to be delivered on site. The performance will be evaluated based on • Demonstrated expertise • Timely delivery of outputs • All reports and other outputs meet the required standards and align with project objectives and donor expectations.
Work Location
Bangkok
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
This TOR is for a consultant to support the implementation of the project by coordinating administrative processes and overall project management. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer, Innovation, Enterprise and Investment Section of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, the responsibilities are: • The consultant will be responsible for knowledge management by maintaining well organised project files, consolidating project documents and outputs, keeping an updated project event calendar, and collecting and organising evidence for project activities. • The consultant will support the coordination of administrative and logistical processes to ensure the efficient implementation of project activities. This includes supporting procurement and contract management processes by preparing documentation, maintaining records in line with UN rules and procedures. • The consultant will keep track of project activities and deliverables in line with the project delivery schedule. • The consultant will coordinate the project’s financial reporting, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines, updating the project risk register to identify and mitigate risks, updating the GEDSI plan and managing the carbon tracker to ensure accurate reporting. • The consultant will facilitate donor relations by engaging with Palladium and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, preparing quarterly progress reports, and developing materials for donor calls, updates, and monthly presentations. • The consultant will also support monitoring, evaluation and learning by tracking progress against project indicators, compiling evidence for reporting, and ensuring relevant data is collected through post event surveys or other appropriate methods and in alignment with the project MEL plan.
Qualifications/special skills
- Master´s Degree in Economics, International relations, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Business, or a related field. Candidates - with a bachelor's degree will be considered with 2 additional years of work experience. - A minimum of three years of experience in project/programme management and coordination. - Experience working in the ASEAN region. - Experience in promoting private sector development. - Experience in donor coordination and reporting, including the preparation of progress reports and materials for development partners. - Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including tracking indicators and collecting evidence for reporting. - Experience supporting knowledge management, including maintaining organised project documentation, is desirable.
Languages
Excellent communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in English is required; competency in another ASEAN Member State language is desirable.
Additional Information
How to Apply: Applicants are required to complete the screening questions. In addition applicants must include a motivational letter as part of their application. There is a specific section in INSPIRA which allows for this. The letter should detail a technical proposal outlining your approach to achieving the deliverables specified in the job description, with examples of relevant methodologies, tools, or strategies you have successfully employed in similar projects. Additionally, please provide a financial proposal with a proposed consultancy fee per deliverable. Your letter should also highlight at least two relevant projects from your experience, showcasing your qualifications and alignment with the consultancy's objectives. Applications that do not include these elements will not be considered. Please provide answer to the following questions in your application/cover letter: - Please indicate whether you have worked with the United Nations and provide the daily rate you expect to charge. - Experience in project/programme coordination and reporting, including the preparation of progress reports and materials for development partners. - Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including tracking indicators and collecting evidence for reporting. - Experience supporting knowledge management, including maintaining organised project documentation, is desirable.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience in project coordination and reporting for development partners. | The interviewer wants to assess your hands-on experience relevant to this job. | Provide specific examples of your previous roles in coordination and any metrics of success. |
| What methodologies or tools have you employed in past projects to track progress and report findings? | This question evaluates your practical knowledge in monitoring and evaluation processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you have managed donor relationships and the importance of communication in that context. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where you had to manage significant risks in a project? What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use for effective knowledge management in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure timely delivery of project outputs while maintaining quality? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you engaged stakeholders or partners while preparing a report. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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