Project Coordinator

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

You would be responsible for:

• Ensure timely and adequate implementation of activities according to the project document and workplan. Design, oversee, and coordinate the implementation of relevant project activities with implementing partners, targeted municipalities, the project team, and other UNFPA Albania personnel.
• Maintain close communication and provide overall coordination with national authorities, targeted municipalities, development actors, civil society organizations and other key stakeholders working on Gender Equality and Gender based Violence.
• Ensure timely implementation of all project component activities and monitor the proper use of funds according to signed agreements, budgets and work plans.
• Provide support to implementing partners to manage related outputs and activities; Review partners’ reports and provide technical support and capacity building for improved results-based reporting of project partners.
• Regular monitoring and contribute to the overall project reporting as well as for timely submission of quality progress reports and agreed-upon monitoring deliverables.
• Regularly review planned activities, and make necessary adjustments when needed in response to any emerging circumstances.
• Support management of the project financial resources in accordance with UNFPA rules and regulations.
• Contribute to the development of technical documents, including those needed to initiate and generate momentum, such as implementation/action plans for project activities; prepare terms of reference, etc.; Manage project files and support information collection and dissemination.
• Support building partnerships at the country level, coordinate with the relevant stakeholders as deemed necessary.
• Contribute to UNFPA bi-annual monitoring reporting and annual reporting.
• Provide programmatic and technical support to UNFPA in Albania as deemed necessary.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed University degree in demography, sociology, social work, gender equality, psychology, public policies or related discipline desirable.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating projects with a particular focus on gender equality, demography, social development, public policy or sociology.
• Sound experience in implementation of projects related to gender mainstreaming, social inclusion and protection and gender responsive budgeting.
• Proven track record and experience in reporting and communicating results and developing programme and project planning documents.
• Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors, media and civil society organizations at the country level.
• Experience working with international organizations is desirable. Proficiency in current Microsoft Office applications (especially Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Experience in using ERP systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP) or similar computerized applications.
• Knowledge of population and/or gender is an asset.
• Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods is an asset.
• Working experience with an international organization is an asset.

Languages: 

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Albanian is required.

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