Sr Project coordinator SERVIR Mali-Burkina Faso

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of project implementation in Mali and Burkina Faso.

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Bamako (Mali), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

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Overview

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of project implementation in Mali and Burkina Faso.

You have:

A graduate degree from an accredited university in international development or a related field is encouraged.
7 years of experience in program administration, grant management and/or project management in an international NGO or similar organization.
Knowledge and expertise in consortium management
Knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resources and change management techniques
Programming experience in West Africa.
Ability to follow and bring together multi-country teams as well as work remotely.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Fluency in both written and oral English and French is required.
Autonomous, able to set priorities independently and solve problems with minimal guidance.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a volatile and multicultural environment, within and across departments/functions and to develop good relationships with staff locally.
Experience working in conflict and crisis situations and knowledge of humanitarian programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgeting, monitoring and planning of complex projects
Knowledge of development or nutrition, protection, food security and climate change are a plus.
Knowledge of the regional context, with experience working in Mali and Burkina Faso preferably.
Experience with FCDO / Sahel Regional Fund preferred.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you coordinated a multi-country project team successfully. What challenges did you face?	The interviewer wants to gauge your experience in managing diverse teams across different geographic locations.	Share specific examples highlighting your leadership and problem-solving skills.
Can you explain your approach to managing project budgets effectively?	This question assesses your financial management skills in the context of project oversight.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication among team members and stakeholders?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you implement to ensure compliance with donor regulations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt a program in response to changing conditions.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience in community engagement and how do you incorporate it into project planning?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you’ve helped build strong partnerships in your previous roles?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you encountered while implementing humanitarian programs, and how did you overcome them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.