Project Coordinator

[Erbil,Iraq ]

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Rwanga Foundation will continue to foster the skills and capacities of employees working in the private sector. This implication is a part of the previous project implemented in KRI funded by GIZ. Rwanga Foundation has set a plan to continue enhancing skills development of both employees’ capacity to work and their opportunities at work. This approach will offer more scope for creativity and satisfaction at work.

The project is designed based on the previous project to support the private sector employees in boosting their workplace performance. This project seeks youth empowerment in the three targeted governorates; (Erbil, Sulaimani, and Duhok) to enhance employee employability and productive engagement. These kinds of training and development are considered as an essential element of strategy. Most employers have realized that providing technical support and development to the employees serves as employee motivation, but it also enables the companies/ organization to create a highly-skilled workforce.  Moreover, it is a unique opportunity for employers, mainly in the private sector, to develop the capacity of their employees by the provision of different employment skills which the companies required. Therefore, employers usually emphasize seeking the right skills and competencies for their companies. These are abroad competencies and behaviors that are essential for a prosperous working place. These are the critical employability skills and the core skills that will make the employees more effective. These skills are sometimes known as transferable skills because they develop over time and take them with the employers as their careers develop.

The project’s overall objective is to improve young people’s employability skills in the private sector by empowering 300 youths with training courses and advisory services, focusing on female and male youth aged 18-35. In addition, this project aims to improve the skills and capabilities of 300 employees in various areas per employee needs, for instance, HR and recruiting management, Financial management, Skill training where employees will gain the knowledge and abilities necessary to fulfill the specific requirements for their job positions in three Kurdistan region governorates (Erbil, Sulaimani, and Duhok).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The primary function of a project coordinator is to make sure projects run smoothly. On a day-to-day basis, project coordinator key responsibilities will typically involve maintaining project documentation, such as plans and reports; assigning tasks and controlling schedules; communicating the project’s progress to team members and other stakeholders; and managing the project’s budget.

Specific duties will include the following:

• Prepare work-plans, coordination-plans and budget breakdown for all stages and parts of the project.
• Supervise, guide and coordinate the staff and provide services as per the projects.
• Follow up projects progress, collect and analyze data, monitor and assess project implementation on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports including ad hoc, regular, and monitoring reports on a regular basis.
• Draft letters, memos and other regular correspondences and translate documents as necessary.
• Assist the Director of Programs in liaising with the donor, local authorities and other relevant partners and counterparts.
• Manage raising awareness, organizing information sessions and supervise the relevant staff.
• Coordinate with the external experts and coordinate with relevant government and non-government parties.
• Supervise the selection process of the successful applicants.
• Support in designing and implementing the business plan, training manual and best practice guide for entrepreneur/applicant.
• Facilitating the provision of basic life, business, and technical skills training to beneficiaries.
• Designing and controlling the project schedule.
• Preparing presentations to update senior management on the project’s progress and showcase the project’s value.
• Delegating tasks to team members.
• Tracking and communicating project risks and opportunities.
• Organizing and attending stakeholder meetings.
• Providing administrative support.
• Organizing project team meetings and recording minutes.
• Liaising with stakeholders to determine the project’s objectives.
• Handling financial queries.
• Provide support to other duties.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

• Bachelor’s degree in project management or business administration field
• At least three years of working experience in/with NGO/INGO.
• Proven experience in applying results-based management projects.
• Experience in leading on employment assessments, with an understanding of both field data collection and analysis.
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals – ranging from local partners, local authorities, the humanitarian community, and the private sector.
• Proven ability in staff management, donor contracting & budget management.
• Proven experience managing and working with a diverse team, to achieve results in a timely manner.
• Experience in operating and accessing to key stakeholders in KRI;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications.
• Required competencies: team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, extensive travel and deadlines.

 

LANGUAGES SKILLS REQUIRED

• Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic, both spoken and written is required.

• Application closing date:(October 7th, 2021),but applications will be considered on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged.
• Applicants should submit their CVs with cover letter to ([email protected])
• Please mention the vacancy title: [ Project Coordinator-Erbil] in subject box of your email;
• Potential candidates for the post will be contacted for an interview and processed according to Rwanga Foundation HR policies and procedures;
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply;
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.