Project Coordinator

SECTION I: JOB PURPOSE
Under the overall guidance of the General Manager of the Trade & Business
Development (T&BD;) Department and the Division Manager of the Trade
Development Division, and in direct supervision with the Division Manager of
the Trade Development Division.
SECTION II: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop a results framework. This involves the definition and finetuning of appropriate Program performance indicators, baselines and targets, and monitoring procedures.
* Develop, based on the existing system, a monitoring system. This involves the definition and finetuning of appropriate Program performance indicators, baselines and targets, and monitoring procedures.
* Manage the monitoring system on an ongoing basis, ensuring that it is up-to-date, complete, and provides accurate and timely information about the progress and potential bottlenecks at Program, Project, or Activity levels.
* Recommend, where necessary, adjustments to the results framework or monitoring system.
* Contribute to the selection of projects and activities presented for funding and implementation, focusing on the results framework and project monitoring systems.
* Develop the annual Operation Plan in collaboration with the relevant bodies and executing agencies.
* Manage execution of the activities in the annual OP that are the responsibility of ITFC and follow up status of implementation by other institutions.
* Lead and prepare relevant communication documents, presentations, reports, writeups, …etc
* Continuously, follow-up and arrange AATB participation in various 3rd party relevant activities and meetings and follow-up of matters arising.
* Respond to incoming/outgoing correspondence of AATB, including reports, documents, and communication.
* Maintain financials and coordinate with ITFC FD to conclude the FSs and audited documents.
* Provide technical assistance, high level administrative support and quality executive services to the AATB and the General Secretariat.
* Provide the required assistance in research and studies needed and requested.
* Provide executive summaries and analysis of such studies and reports as and when required
* Assist Executing Agencies and Institutions in developing project-level monitoring systems that feed into the Program-level monitoring system and provide support to project personnel with the monitoring system.
* Receive, review, and provide feedback on project progress reports prepared by Executing Agencies and Institutions.
* Prepare quarterly Program progress reports, as well as provide inputs, information and statistics for annual and other reports as per the Governance or as requested by EC or BoG.
* Assist the Board in providing strategic guidance and direction to the Program, in view of facilitating that its objectives are accomplished within the agreed time frame and resource allocations.
* Review and advise on any relevant matters for the successful implementation of the various deliverables of the Program and formulate recommendations regarding the project strategies upon review of deliverables.
* Contribute to the discussions with donors and other possible partners with a particular focus on results-based management and value for money to obtain additional resources for the implementation of the Program and assist with the resource mobilization.
* Prepare draft terms of reference for the Program evaluations and advise on the evaluation of the Program in due course.
* Assist with the communication of the Program, including virtual communication.
* Maintain regular relations and contacts with the relevant Government officials and institution representatives, in view of maximizing synergies.
* Report to the GM T&BD; and undertake any other tasks as agreed with ITFC and the implementing agencies; and make recommendations for follow-on actions as necessary.
* Perform other duties as required.
SECTION IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
* Bachelors degree in economics, business administration, or equivalent.
* At least ‎5 years of experience in trade-related project management and coordination in developing countries, with consistent experience in the Arab and Africa regions.
* Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex programs.
* Knowledge of technical cooperation programs of ITC, UNCTAD, UNIDO, UNDP or other donors.
* Good computer literacy with experience in project management and monitoring tools
* Excellent report writing and editing abilities.
* Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
* Business attitude and demonstrated skills in managing complex technical cooperation projects.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision with ethics, efficiency, competence and integrity and in harmony with people of different backgrounds.
Language Skills
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English, Arabic and French are compulsory
Job Type: Full-time