SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATING OFFICER

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Applications are invited from suitably qualified Gambians to fill the following vacant position available at the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR), MECCNAR COMPLEX, ABUKO, Kanifing Municipality Council. JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATING OFFICER (SPCO) OF CENTRAL PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT - GRADE 9 Number of Vacancies: 1 (One) Position QUALIFICATION DIRECT ENTRY Master`s Degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or related fields with five (5) years of relevant work experience including at least three (3) years of experience in project management. IN-DIRECT ENTRY Bachelor`s Degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or related fields with Seven (7) years of relevant work experience including at least five (5) years of experience in project management. Duties and Responsibilities Support the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation system Support in developing and implementing the M&E plan of CPCU’s projects to generate regular information related to the progress of the projects. Develop common indicators for data collection, design data collection tools/ templates, and assist with regular data collection/generation process. Provide technical support to CPCU staff on implementing M&E plan and results framework. Liaise with project management to collect and analyze data and to determine progress identify challenges and make recommendations. Review on a regular basis the status of Project implementation with a view of adopting corrective measures and bringing to the attention of the CPCU Director any problems/issues arising thereof which may impede the implementation of the Programme. support the process of developing the project's multi-year work plan with indicators to monitor overall project implementation. Support the preparation of Annual and Quarterly Work Plans in liaison with the Financial Controller and with the support and input from other technical specialists and implementing partners for consolidation and preparation of Annual Work Plans and Budget (AWP&B). Track the project's output and outcome level results on the periodic basis in close coordination with the project's implementing team as well as with Implementing Partners. Collect, check, verify and compile data from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan. Review and compile monitoring reports, project progress reports, and evaluation reports; Update and maintain the project database. Regularly visit project sites to assess progress against targets and outputs. Develop and update CPCU work plan and implementation plans Support the preparation and maintenance of project files, including internal and external project reports Participates in proposal development, grant and project coordination, and management. Provide support to consultants assigned to conduct relevant surveys and studies concerning all grants and projects being handled by the CPCU. Contribute and support data verification activities in collaboration with programs/units related to the grants and projects with an emphasis on supportive supervision as and when necessary. Participates and supports in coordinating/organizing monthly Project coordination meetings and quarterly technical meetings. Support visiting missions and participate in grant-making exercises, project proposal development of multilateral development partners, etc Work closely with other CPCU staff and provide support where necessary. Any other task that may be assigned by the CPCU Director. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Experience in the design of M&E systems for donor-funded programs is required Familiarity with different donors Project Logical Framework and reporting is required; Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; Good interpersonal, communications, and facilitation skills; Hands-on experience in managing d…