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Info Mind Solutions plc the parent company of Ethiojobs.net and Dereja.com is a leading human resource company in Ethiopia. We are specialized in our e-recruitment platform Ethiojobs and our HR services, payroll management, training, and Consultancy as well as Dereja that serves the employment need of the youth, fresh graduates, students and those who are in the Junior level of their career. We strive to produce sustainable solutions for our clients therefore our proven methodologies have created a profound impact because we realize excellence in people. We work in a mission-driven environment and we expect our people to carry forward this spirit in all they do.

Currently, our business unit Dereja is undertaking projects in tackling the issue of youth unemployment. Dereja is a pioneer in establishing Career Center services in Higher Education Institutions, organizing regional and national job fairs, and design and deliver employability skills training for fresh graduates. Thus, we are looking for a project coordinator who will be responsible for projects undertaking by Dereja.

Job Summary

The project coordinator will report to the Program Director along with the Dereja team. He/she will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the projects, designing the learning framework of the Projects based on M&E results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Setting up a system 

• The project coordinator is responsible to run a smooth operation of projects by communicating with project team/ department in the organization for everyone to be on the same page
• Creating a project schedule, with milestones, due dates and estimates for those materials that are required and other resources, such as team members, which will then be submitted to management for approval
• Ensures implementation of planned activities adhering to detail operational plan and meeting its KPIs
• Helping with the documentation of each phase of the project, as well as making summary reports that will be presented to the organization’s management team
• Use various project management tools/ software to keep track of project milestone

Project Management 

• Provide technical support to the project implementation ranging from, program design, proposal and budget development and detail implementation planning
• Provide business, impact and market intelligence analysis to the program team to design new projects or existing ones in collaboration with project team or department heads
• Maintain relationship with various stakeholders, implementing partners, donors, government partners  
• Assists the program manager on the Preparation of operation plan and budget for projects
• Coordinates with partner organizations/stakeholders on potential concept notes and annual program development proposals for projects;
• Provides on job technical, monitoring and coaching support to the project team
• Conducts periodic program implementation reviews as agreed in the operational plan;
• Investigates internal and external challenges against program implementation and seeks for solution;
• Ensures that periodic reports (monthly, quarter and annual) are timely received and/or sent;
• Prepares and provides regular program progress reports and lessons learned

Team Leadership

• The project coordinator is responsible to support and manage the project team and to report directly to the program director
• The Project Coordinator is responsible to provide solutions/ perspective to enhance the performance of the team performance
• The project coordinator is responsible on providing guidance for the project team and plan training 

Job Requirements

Qualification

• BA, preferably MA in Management, Public Administration or other related fields
• Excellent Communications Skill
• 5 years of experience in project management
• 2 years’ experience in team management
• Proficient problem solving, detail-oriented and organization and management skills
• Proficiency in English and Amharic languages
• Hands on experience in budgeting, and reporting to donors.
• Working experience in a non-governmental organization or developmental organization 

How to Apply

  Interested and qualified applicants can send their CVs only to hr@ethiojobs.net

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