Purpose of the Job:

The Project Coordinator will support the effective day ‑ to ‑ day implementation of the REWARDS Project, ensuring timely execution of planned activities, coordination with implementing partners, and accurate documentation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate day ‑ to ‑ day implementation of REWARDS project activities in line with approved work plans and budgets.
• Support the preparation and tracking of activity plans, schedules, and implementation milestones.
• Coordinate logistics, meetings, and communications with implementing partners, training institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, records, and activity reports in accordance with TEVETA and GIZ requirements.
• Support preparation of technical progress reports and inputs for donor reporting under the guidance of the Senior Specialist.
• Coordinate implementation ‑ level monitoring activities and support data collection for M&E reporting.
• Support financial and procurement processes by working closely with the Finance and Procurement Assistants to ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Support integration of cross ‑ cutting issues, including gender equality and Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS), in project activities.
• Perform any other project ‑ related duties as assigned by the Head of Projects Management or the Senior Specialist

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications

The Project Coordinator shall have:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Renewable Energy, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in project coordination or management, preferably within donor ‑ funded development programmes.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi ‑ stakeholder projects, including planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring.
• Sound knowledge of TVET systems, skills development, or employment promotion programmes is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of results ‑ based management, work planning, and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Coordinate day ‑ to ‑ day implementation of REWARDS project activities in line with approved work plans and budgets.
• Support the preparation and tracking of activity plans, schedules, and implementation milestones.
• Coordinate logistics, meetings, and communications with implementing partners, training institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, records, and activity reports in accordance with TEVETA and GIZ requirements.
• Support preparation of technical progress reports and inputs for donor reporting under the guidance of the Senior Specialist.
• Coordinate implementation ‑ level monitoring activities and support data collection for M&E reporting.
• Support financial and procurement processes by working closely with the Finance and Procurement Assistants to ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Support integration of cross ‑ cutting issues, including gender equality and Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS), in project activities.
• Perform any other project ‑ related duties as assigned by the Head of Projects Management or the Senior Specialist

• Proven ability to coordinate multi ‑ stakeholder projects, including planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of results ‑ based management, work planning, and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Renewable Energy, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in project coordination or management, preferably within donor ‑ funded development programmes.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of TVET systems, skills development, or employment promotion programmes is an added advantage.