Project Coordinator at Fanisi HR Solutions

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