Call of interest for Project Coordinator

Call of interest for Project Coordinator

Vacancy announcement

Centre for Competitive Skills, seeks to hire a Project Coordinator, according to the specifications below.

Job description and responsibilities:

  • Coordinates and monitors the implementation of all project activities;
  • Oversees the progress of project activities and ensures the correct application of procedures and standards set by the donor and CCS;
  • Prepares narrative, progress and final reports within established deadlines;
  • Support the project manager or executive director in drafting and preparing new project proposals.
  • Collects and processes reports, questionnaires, documents submitted within the project;
  • Completes the documentation for the tendering procedures according to the internal manuals during the implementation of the projects;
  • Participates or moderates in the informative and promotional activities of the project;
  • Supervises and coordinates the work of technical staff and external experts contracted in the function of projects.
  • Other tasks that may be assigned for the smooth running of the project.

Criteria and skills required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position description (law, management, social science, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
  • Previous project coordination experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, with a demonstrated ability to support project implementation.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and priorities and a high workload.
  • Very good knowledge of the English language, in writing and communication;
  • Excellent communication skills, human relations and the ability to create, manage and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with experience in international development.
  • Knowledge and experience in project management techniques, work planning, budget expenditure monitoring and reporting.
  • Familiarity with relevant technical fields, such as education, health, agriculture or gender.
  • Experience in project monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
  • Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework for nonprofit organizations, including compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements.
  • Ability to write quality scientific projects and reports/articles;
  • Knowledge of various computer programs, mainly Microsoft Office, OneDrive ;

Terms of employment:

This position is located in the CCS office in Tirana, and also includes traveling to different districts as part of the project.

Interested candidates should send by e- mail the CV, as well as supporting documents of qualifications/diplomas.

The deadline to apply for the position of Project Coordinator is December 14, 2023 . The CV and accompanying documents must be sent to the email address info@competitiveskills.org , under the subject ” Application for Project Coordinator ” within the specified deadline. Candidates selected for interview will be notified by December 20, 2023 .