The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking a multi skilled Project Coordinator to join its team in Amman, Jordan.
DISCLAIMER:ย Please be advised that the availability of this position is contingent upon the receipt of donor funding.
The Project Coordinator will play a key coordinating role in the \u201cJahez (Ready) project: Building resilience for refugees and their host communities in Jordan\u201d. This project will be implemented by IWMI and the Met Office in partnership with other development and humanitarian agencies, under the supervision of the Government of Jordan. The responsibilities of the incumbent include fostering an enabling environment among project team members, implementation partners, and key stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of project outputs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to preparing accurate and timely reports on the Jahez (Ready) project and selected projects at the discretion of the Project Leader to support informed decision making and ensure consistency across information presented to stakeholders. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to promote effective collaboration, monitor the ongoing progress of the Jahez (Ready) project, and highlight potential risks to program delivery. Help to identify, develop, and manage potential partnerships that support collaborative working to enhance the implementation of the Jahez (Ready) project. Facilitate regular virtual and physical meetings with the project team and implementing partners for effective coordination and planning. Responsible for all financial, operational, logistical, procurement, and accounting processes of the project. Track outputs, progress-reporting updates, and overall project progress, including deliverables, and provide administrative support to the Team Leader to ensure that agreed timelines are adhered to. Assist the Project Leader in different areas of the project management life cycle to be undertaken across Jordan and any additional geographies that may need to be covered. Coordinate stakeholder engagement arrangements for the Project Leader as and when necessary. Contribute to maintaining project databases detailing contacts, interns, consultants, events, and projects. Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures. Facilitate stakeholder meetings by organizing and attending sessions, actively participating, documenting key actions and decisions, and follow-up when necessary. Assist in coordinating presentation materials within the team. Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable. Ensure stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution. Develop and maintain a project management calendar to track progress towards achieving goals and objectives. Develop and coordinate data-gathering and monitoring systems to maintain rigorous quality standards. Assist in coordinating partnerships with government and international development partner agencies involved with water resource development and climate change adaptation in the MENA region. Ensure that inquiries and correspondence to the Project Leader are responded to in an appropriate and timely manner.Requirements
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Essential,
Postgraduate degree in environmental science, climate change, policy, or a related scientific discipline relevant to water resources across multiple sectors. Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in various geographic locations, including a minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in project coordination and management processes with international organizations or other development partners. Demonstrated familiarity with social media platforms and the ability to utilize them for promoting inter-office communications and facilitating information sharing. Experience in preparing scientific information and papers. Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.Desirable,
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Essential,
Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated strong communication skills, particularly in preparing correspondence and briefings. The ability to establish priorities effectively and to plan, organize, implement, and monitor work activities with limited supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for diversity. Proficiency in project management software applications. Proficiency in employing facilitation methods for participatory decision-making and shared vision development with stakeholders. A high level of proficiency in using MS Office and other relevant computer software. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Personal attributes including high standards of conduct, respect, flexibility, and a strong work ethic. Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.Benefits
This is a nationally recruited position and only Jordanian nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years with the possibility of extension.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on April 14, 2024 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.