Our client is a leading advisory firm specializing in strategy, corporate finance, market entry, research, and training for clients across Africa. They are seeking to hire a Project Coordinator who will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of donor-funded programs designed to drive transformational interventions across multiple African countries.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

Conduct research activities such as desk studies, questionnaires, key informant interviews, and field visits.
Identify, summarize, analyze, and collate data sources, integrating findings with other data.
Schedule and host internal and client meetings via Teams, Zoom, Google Meets, etc.
Track project timelines in systems like Smartsheet; proactively follow up on past-due activities.
Assist in tracking submission of deliverables, document client acceptance, and manage invoicing.
Draft and request input for monthly progress reports.
Develop and monitor quality management plans with project leaders

Required Specifications;

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field
At least 4 years experience in project management, consulting, agricultural value chains, or donor client programs
Competent in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to draft formal e-mail communications and clearly document meeting minutes and action items
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in multidisciplinary and diverse teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, team-based environment