About the Role
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Coordinator, Better Dairy for All (BDFA) to support the project deliveries of Better Dairy for All (BDFA) projects in Ethiopia. This role will be offered on a fixed term contract basis until December 2026, subject to availability of funding. You will be based in GAIN’s Ethiopia office in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery, implementation and monitoring of the project, specifically focusing on tracking the progress and status of project activities.
You will be responsible for supervising field staff and making sure that the required logistic and supply delivered timely to them. The postholder will play a coordination role in GAINs cross-functional project teams and supporting the maintenance of relationships with partners and stakeholders.
You will also be responsible for liaising with stakeholders within the assigned project components and ensuring that project outputs and activities are successfully implemented within approved plans, budget, timeline and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities include
- Following the project schedule, activity plan and planning milestones, supporting the tracking of progress and deliverables from project partners and implementing countries
- Drafting necessary project documentations during the design, planning and end-to-end implementation of the project as per the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMG) i.e. results framework, work plans etc. Conducting assessments and taking part in proposal development
- Making assessment and reviewing the status of projects and providing recommendations to the project manager on approaches and procedures for project implementation
- Building strong partnerships with civil society, INGOs, government entities, private sector and other organisations
- Supporting the Project Manager in preparing donors’ reports in collaboration with project teams, technical teams, funding team and support teams
- Developing appropriate narrative reporting and financial accounting documentation for the Project Manager’s review in order to meet GAIN and donor’s requirements
- Facilitating accurate project budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that activities costs are kept within budgets
- Developing Terms of Reference for project consultants/suppliers hired on a short-term basis and ensure proper delivery of technical services and submission of technical and other reports within ethical and procurement standards and guidelines
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in delivering projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance as well as business and project administration systems, including financial administration. You will also have proven ability in donor contracting and budget management.
The postholder will have experience in staff management, including coaching, motivation, performance assessment, conflict prevention and management. You will have the ability to lead effectively, motivate and mobilise individuals within or outside your reporting line and strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals.
The postholder should possess excellent communication skills and fluent in written and spoken English. In addition, you should be highly flexible and willing and able to travel. Candidates with knowledge on dairy value chain in Amhara region is desirable.
A Master’s degree in business management, sustainable development, economics, development studies, Agri-business, Agro-economics, Applied human nutrition, public health or related field. You will be computer literate in Microsoft Office and with advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages as well as experience in handling of web-based management systems. Candidates with trainings on project management would be an advantage.
About our Offer
The starting salary on offer for this role is from USD 14,472 – USD 16,548 per annum (gross salary), depending on experience.
GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
