Project Coordinator

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• Implementation of projects in accordance with the project document and implementation plan.
• Effective support to the Project Management Specialist on project implementation.
• Visibility initiatives related to the field program.
• Regular meetings with the Project Management Specialist to discuss the progress of the project implementation plan.

• Act as a focal point for all administrative and operational matters ensuring the day-to-day implementation of the project;
• Act as a financial focal point ensuring the application of the dedicated resources to the results-based delivery of the expected outputs of the project; 
• Supports the organization of project meetings, training workshops, and similar events.
• Contributes to the timely mobilization of inputs related to project operations such as personnel, technical support services, subcontracts, training, equipment/supplies, and other needs, in line with the FAO procedures and manual sections.
• Participates in the preparation of project work plan, procurement plan, implementation plan, and communications plan, and reviews it from time to time the progress, and draws attention to the need for corrective measures if required.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Letters of Agreement (LOA) and commercial contracts, monitor the progress of the activities given. Attend any amendment required in time if necessary.
• Initiate procurement actions in time as per the work plan.
• Facilitate local and international travel as required.
• Monitor the financial progress of the project and attend budget revision if necessary. 
• Contributes to the preparation of project reports;
• Arrange necessary clearance on the project activities as required;
• Undertakes any related tasks as requested AFAOR (Programme);

• University Degree in Aquaculture, Accountancy and Financial Management, Business Administration, Social Science, or other relevant disciplines 
• Three years of experience in project coordination, preferably in International Organisations or .
• Working knowledge of English and Sinhala/Tamil.
• Must be a national of Sri Lanka.

• Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
• Work experience in more than one area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge of and in the provision of project management in Aquaculture is preferable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting national meetings, seminars, and training courses

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