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The Senior Project Coordinator should possess an in-depth knowledge and experience of project management. He or she must possess good communication skills and be capable of providing continuing capacity building activities to OFAG’s project and other teams.
The Senior Project Coordinator must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications, expertise, and experience:
Minimum BSc/BA in business administration, project management, economics, development studies, or any other related discipline. MSc/MA in similar fields is preferred.
Minimum twelve (12) years’ experience of which seven (7) years should be at the managerial level and at the supervisory level.
Proven experience in project management, preferably in financial management, procurement, and auditing.
Ability and proven experience to document project results, and develop analytical and well-written, cohesive reports with good communication skills and proper written and spoken English responsive to the donor’s needs.
Experience working with a range of donors such as the EU, UNDP, World Bank, FCDO, USAID, and others.
Completion of 2 project coordination assignments in a similar environment in Ethiopia or the sub-region;
Strong project management skills with PMP certification.
Excellent spoken and written English and Amharic language skills.
Knowledge of accounting principles is highly desirable.
Familiarity with EU procurement procedures and practices is highly desirable; and
Prior experience of working with the Government of Ethiopia is highly desirable.
Languages:
Excellent verbal and written English and Amharic.
Other requirements:
Adequate Computer technical skills in data processing.
Expertise in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project.
Skills and competencies:
Familiarity with relevant donors and government priorities, strategies, and regulations.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
A good planner, organizer, and strategic thinker.
High level of commitment to organizational values.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Methodology
The Senior Project Coordinator will be supervised by the Head of the Office of the Auditor General to coordinate the implementation of the project. The Project Coordinator will work on a full-time basis and be located in the office of OFAG. She/he is expected to travel to the field and related places of the project.
Duration of the assignment
The Senior Project Coordinator will work initially for one year, starting from November 2024, and have an opportunity for a 2-year extension based on work quality and satisfactory performance
Period: 1st November 2024 to 31st December 2026
Special Conditions: Some travel may be required to the regions and some out of work hours’ may be required
Place of work: Addis Ababa
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