Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager (PM), the Management & Coordination Specialist will support the PM in coordinating with the Government of Jordan (GOJ) entities, as well as conducting verification visits to the different sites of procurement (Hospitals, schools, touristic sites, Ministry of Finance sites) and other project sites as required. The Management and Coordination Specialist Specialist’s responsibilities include:
Responsibilities:
Represent the project manager when needed.
Support the Senior Project Manager in developing, completing and updating relevant plan(s) including, but not limited to, the implementation plan and procurement plan.
Contribute substantially to project teams’ effort in implementing the project’s work processes, procurement and financial management arrangements, and the financial reporting requirements of the Donor.
Conduct verification visits to the different sites of procurement (Hospitals, schools, touristic sites, Ministry of Finance (MOF) sites, Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship’s (MODEE), National Information Technology Center (NITC), etc) to ensure quality control.
Provide coordination and monitoring of operational processes implemented throughout all project components.
Monitor procurement, reporting and financial management processes.
Ensure the progress of activities and the delivery of work packages.
Coordinate with the Senior Project Manager and communicate openly and transparently to facilitate achievement of milestones and deliverables in project implementation.
Inform the Senior Project Manager of any deviations from the project plan and provide support to make the necessary updates.
Identify and manage risks in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager.
Represent the project in selected coordination meetings when delegated.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent), in Business Administration, Project management,, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or related fields is desired. \
A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Project Management, Business administration or related fields in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's Degree. .
Work Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years (or more depending on academic credentials) of progressive experience in programme/ project management of procurement and/or rehabilitation related projects, with at least three (3) years of experience in a Management and coordination role of a large or multi-sector infrastructure rehabilitation/procurement projects is required.
A minimum of two (2) years experience working on procurement-related activities in healthcare and/or education sector is required
A minimum of two (2) years experience in liaising with senior stakeholders from the government and/or the donor is required.
Proven experience in quality assurance and control is required.
Experience in writing comprehensive reports and/or technical documentation is required.
Working experience in Jordan will be a strong asset. Previous experience working in the Middle East will also be an asset.
Previous experience with international organization/s and/or UN in a humanitarian and/ or conflict/post-conflict settings is required.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
