Project Associate

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• Support the GCF NAP Readiness Officer in the operational tasks related to hiring consultant and external contractors,
• Support the technical reporting and monitoring using GGGI’s systems, and
• Track and be responsible for financial budgeting and expenditures according to grant the agreement.

• Support the coordination of Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) for NbS work trainings and stakeholder consultations with the GCF NAP Readiness Officer.

• Support the coordination of stakeholder meetings with consultants to provide input into concept notes for the Adaptation Fund.
• Support technical reporting and monitoring using GGGI’s systems, and
• Track and be responsible for financial budgeting and expenditures according to grant the agreement.

• Advise the team on the procedures, policies, and tools of all operational transactions for project/output delivery
• Identify issues and risks that will affect consistent program and delivery and report to the manager
• Identify issues from across projects and workstreams and advise project staff on remedial measures in order to maintain integrity of delivery;
• Communicate program needs to service providers/suppliers and ensure that services/products are delivered in line with established agreements.

• Develop and manage detailed budget execution plans and schedules in line with yearly work programs and budget lines.
• Develop and monitor procurement plans and requisition procedures in line with yearly work programs and budget lines.
• Support the development of project hiring plan
• Place initial screening and controls on project spending, procurement requests and contract issuance.
• Verify data and ensure data entry and document consistency from spending and expenses of specific project/output management.
• Maintain program filing system and safeguard standards of reporting/documentary quality to support reporting to donors and program stakeholders.
• Consolidate financial documentation for projects and ensure accuracy of project financial reporting. 

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, accounting, human resources, or other related field of study required.
• Preferably 3 years of program experience in the development sector in Fiji.
• Good working knowledge of Fiji Government and institutions.
• Certifications in accountancy, project management, human resources management, procurement, database management, information technology systems, knowledge management/communications welcome.
• Minimum 3 years of professional work experience relevant to this position,
• Experience working with an international organization will be an important advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

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