Senior Project Coordinator

Role Summary

To provide assistance in the financial management of projects to ensure effective and efficient project management in order to meet departmental objectives.

Role Responsibilities

1. Provide financial management support to the project team by undertaking tasks such as performance analysis/variance analysis and preparation and monitoring of estimate to complete and estimate at completion to ensure effective project management. 

2. Provide guidance to Ministries and departments in the development and preparation of project concepts and requisite project documents from the initiation phase to finalization/closeout phase to ensure compliance to standards. 

3. Manage projects as assigned including the issuance of payment certificates, development and implementation of risk management strategies, and quality assurance control. 

4. Review various tender and contract documents and guide the preparation of standard documents to be used by Government agencies for services, works and the supply of goods. 

5. Administer and maintain project portfolios in the Project Management Information System to ensure that up to date information is available when required. 

6. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

7. Administer the Project Management Information System and support the development of J.D Edwards Job Cost and Contract Management modules in order to improve the financial analysis function of the organisation.

Minimum Qualification and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or related field 
• Five (5) years related experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures 
• Sound knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and laws 
• Excellent knowledge of project management principles 
• Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications 
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills 
• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills 
• Sound oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work well under pressure