Project Coordinator - Ankara

EY

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We are now seeking “IFIS Project Coordinator”with the following qualificationsto join our Government and Public Sector Advisory Department in Ankara to support the implementation of our IFIS funded technical assistance projects;

• University degree in social sciences or related departments from a reputable university
• A relevant master’s degree is a plus
• At least 5-7 years of proven professional experience in the management and implementation of IFIS (World Bank, EU, EBRD, UN etc.) funded technical assistance projects
• Specific experience in the administrative and financial management support provision and coordination for technical assistance projects in line with the related IFI rules and regulations.
• Specific experience in logistics management in line with related visibility and procurement rules and procedures
• Excellent written/verbal communication and reporting skills both in Turkish and in English
• Well-organized, result oriented, strong attention to details and ability to meet with tight deadlines
• Able to work in a complex and fast paced international environment
• Excellence in MS office programmes
• Male candidates must have fulfilled their military service obligations
• No travel restrictions inland or abroad.

Job Description:

• Provide backstopping and project management support to the leadership team during the whole implementation
• Manage and supervise the related contractual progress and obligations
• Manage project documentation, official correspondences and archiving and make sure that related visibility and procurement rules and procedures for all of the project acitivities and deliverables are satisfied
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, man-days, budgets and expenditures for reporting to EY, contracting authority and the client under the supervision of engagement leadership
• Manage and issue ToRs, approval requests and assignment contracts for STE recruitment and mobilization
• Ensure and supervise the logistical support to the project team travel arrangements, events, seminars, training programmes, workshops etc.
• Review and report the quality of field reports of STEs throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Record the meetings by preparing minutes and distributing the minutes to all project team members
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team
• Communicate ideas for improving project implementation processes with a positive and constructive attitude
• Provide implementation input to the IFIS proposals and bids
• Other support as requested by the project leadership