Project Coordinator - Finance for Growth Program

The Opportunity

FSDT is seeking applications for the position of Project Coordinator.

Job Title

Project Coordinator

Program

EU Finance for Growth Project

Reports To

Head of Policy, SME & Inclusive Finance

Salary Range

TZS 5 Million to 6 Million Gross pay per month

About the Role

A member of the Finance for Growth Team, the Project Coordinator will provide overall support and coordination of project implementation at FSDT and ensures efficient and effective linkages, collaboration, and networking with Development Partners, Government authorities, Private sector actors and other Key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Execution:

   • Support and coordinate the day-to-day operations of Finance for Growth project, including project work plans, managing/assisting the Team Leader and consultants, and convening, organizing, and participating in project activities.
   • Monitor project progress and ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
   • Provide the needed support to effectively carry out the activities foreseen by the work plans.

2. Team Coordination:

   • Ensure a close coordination with all relevant units and offices to ensure a quality implementation, reporting on and monitoring of activities.
   • Ensure that project objectives, deliverables, roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood by all team members.
   • Organize and lead project meetings, record minutes, and track up on action items.
   • Serve as a point of contact for team members, addressing questions and concerns.

3. Performance Monitoring & Evaluation

   • Ensure timely and accurate updates on program activities, achievements, and shortcomings. In areas where program shortcomings are identified, recommend appropriate solutions, and facilitate the implementation of corrective action plans to improve performance and continuation of project activities.
   • Stay abreast of political, social, economic, and cultural developments that could have an impact on the implementation of the project.
   • Monitors operations and activities of assigned functions; recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports.
   • Provide specific instructions to the Supervisor and escalate any issue that will need other stakeholders’ attention.

4. Documentation and Reporting

   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, issue logs and risk assessments and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
   • Prepare and distribute regular project reports to project managers and key stakeholders providing the necessary information and reports to ensure the timely operational and financial and narrative reporting.

5. Resource Management

   • Assist in resource allocation and scheduling to ensure project timelines are met.
   • Monitor and control project expenses to stay within budget constraints.
   • Collaborate with procurement and other departments to ensure timely acquisition of necessary project resources.

6. Quality Assurance & Compliance

   • Establish and maintain quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet established standards; Conduct quality checks and implement corrective actions as required.
   • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle by performing quality checks and reviews to identify and address issues promptly.
   • Ensures compliance with all donor’s reporting and compliance requirements, internal Policies and Procedures, laws/regulations while managing the program.
   • Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect SBCAG operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.

7. Stakeholder Communication

   • Maintains proactive communications with the Team Leader and the Senior Management Team.
   • Build and maintain effective contacts and relationships with all stakeholders, namely the authorities, donors, partners.
   • Gather feedback and suggestions from stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
   • Address stakeholder feedback and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Role Requirements

Qualifications:

• Relevant university degree (Finance, Banking, Accounting, Project Management, Development Studies, or other-related field).
• PMP certification is an added advantage

Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in project management and managing programmatic, operational, and financial duties for EU-funded projects or other donor-funded projects in the financial sector or related sectors targeting women and youth.
• Experience establishing and maintaining systems for managing donor funded project operations, including overseeing the preparation and submission of project deliverables, stakeholder and risk management processes, cost and schedule controls, and sustainability planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Experience working with and managing subgrantee organizations.
• Proven success in building and maintaining working relationships with all project stakeholders; engaging in coalition building; and empowering stakeholders to take ownership of key project outcomes for post-project sustainability of progress.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong facilitation, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in Tanzania and/or elsewhere in Eastern Africa.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Fluency in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken) required.

Personal Characteristics

• Commitment & Drive for Results: You have values and personal ambitions that are aligned with FSDT’s goals to support the financial sector to offer inclusive and sustainable financial solutions.
• Initiative & Decisiveness: You have a strong sense of ownership: taking personal responsibility for work, the impact we are seeking, and the achievement of critical higher-level goals. You are proactive in seeking out information or resources necessary for success, and you’re able to overcome problems or obstacles with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Learning & Innovation: You continually improve your skills and knowledge and role-model a personal commitment to professional development. You are quick to recognise opportunities or new ideas and make use of them in your own work; and you respond to a new situation, or tough feedback, by learning, adapting and improving.

Application Deadline: 17th February 2025

FSDT is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and enhances innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join us in building a respectful and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.