Project Coordinator

Ensure all projects run smoothly and efficiently while complying with procedures.

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Overview

Ensure all projects run smoothly and efficiently while complying with procedures.

You have:

  • At least four years of field experience in program management and coordination
  • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage experienced staff
  • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
  • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments
  • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions
  • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office

Acted

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

You will be in charge of

The Project Coordinator ensures all projects in the sector run in a smooth and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with Acted’s and donors’ procedures and legal requirements.

Main Duties

1. Project Implementation Follow-up

  • Project Planning
  • Project Implementation Follow-up
  • Project Quality Control
  • Implementing Partners
  • External Relations

2. Administrative and Operational Management of Project Implementation

  • Finance
  • Logistics
  • Administration/HR
  • Transparency/Compliance
  • Security
  • Implementing Partners

Expected skills and qualifications

  • At least four years of field experience in program management and coordination
  • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills Ability to train, mobilize, and manage experienced staff;
  • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
  • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
  • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
  • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

Terms of reference

For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions

  • Salary between 2800 and 3100€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
  • Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
  • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
  • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
  • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
  • R&R every 3 months (depending on location), flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
  • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
  • One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
  • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
  • Psychological assistance

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: PC

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a project under pressure? This assesses your ability to handle stress and prioritize tasks effectively. Provide a specific example of a project, including challenges faced and how you managed them.
How do you ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements in project management? This question evaluates your knowledge of compliance and regulations in the field. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an experience where you had to adapt to changing security conditions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with managing diverse teams in different locations. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain transparent communication with stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects at once? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you trained staff in project implementation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to ensure the safety and well-being of your team in remote locations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 4 months ago - Source: acted.org