Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
About the Role
The Project Coordinator plays a role in ensuring the effective implementation of project activities and assists the PMT by providing technical and coordinating functions. The Project Coordinator will act as the key project focal, leading the PMT in coordinating with involved partners and stakeholders. He/she will directly report to the Project Manager and Executive Director and is expected to perform all the tasks identified for the duration of the contract period.
Specifically, the Project Coordinator shall support the implementation of the project such as but not limited to:
- Perform coordinative functions with the PMT and different project stakeholders such as but not limited to government organisations, private sectors, CSOs, associations, academic and research institutions, international organisations, the World Bank, and GPPB-TSO.
- Work with the PMT during the planning and preparatory works by providing inputs on project activities and research deliverables;
- Organise and coordinate participation of all involved stakeholders and project partners in the conduct of project activities to include, but not limited to: inception workshop, consultation meetings, field visits, trainings, market readiness assessment, capacity building activities, etc.
- Assist the Project Research Assistant and Consultants in the conduct of data collection and analysis required by the project, in coordination with the Project Manager.
- Lead the scheduling and preparation of all related requirements for the project events, meetings and workshops, such as materials and collaterals, meeting proceedings, photo documentation, and attendance for all project activities.
- Liaise and engage with all stakeholders involved, and perform public relations function to build networks, negotiate and advocate on behalf of the project and implementing organisations
- Arrange logistical arrangements for venue, food, parking, and other logistical arrangements for project meetings and workshops
- Assist the PMT in the preparation and submission of project reports.
- Create and deploy official project correspondence and communication materials;
- Conduct regular stakeholder engagement to ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback to the project activities;
- Assist the Project Manager in keeping track of the project budget and financial expenditures, and conduct other administrative and logistical functions as project support.
- Lead in the preparation and submission of data to partners, through the use of the project data collection tools and creation of summary and data reports;
- Lead the PMT in project documentation by compiling post-event materials and proceedings;
- Perform other duties and functions as may be directed by the Project Manager or Executive Director.
