Job Description
About the role
Bodhi Global Analysis is seeking a dedicated and detail oriented Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will support the coordination and management of various projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role is pivotal in facilitating smooth project operations and communication between team members and stakeholders. The position is remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with a diverse, international team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Project Support
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects from inception to completion.
- Maintain and update project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and progress reports.
- Organise and participate in meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items.
- Coordinate with team members and external partners to ensure timely delivery of project components.
- Monitor project timelines and milestones, addressing any issues that arise.
- Develop detailed work plans to guide project activities.
- Ensure that work plans are aligned with project goals and timelines.
- Regularly review and update work plans as needed.
Staffing:
- Assist in identifying and recruiting suitable project staff from our Consultants Roster.
- Drafting consultant task orders
Fieldwork Planning:
- Coordinate logistics for fieldwork activities, including travel, accommodations, and necessary permits.
- Ensure compliance with project plans and safety guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination or a similar role.
- Experience working with international humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding projects and teams is desirable
- Proficiency in French, Arabic or Spanish desirable
Core competencies
- Research skills: Ability to think critically and analytically to extract information for relevance and context, strong report drafting skills, and ability to write in a lucid, accessible style.
- Project management: Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
- Communication: Ability to communicate (verbal and written) confidently in English and adapt to different audiences and cultural contexts.
- Technical proficiency: Experience with project management software and tools.
Skills required
- Attention to detail: A commitment to high-quality deliverables and reports, meticulous in approach to research and report writing.
- Initiative and flexibility: Competency in independent working, showing initiative towards completing goals and objectives, with the flexibility to adapt to different demands necessary to fulfil assigned tasks.
- Teamwork: Openness to ideas and input from others on the team, ability to work collaboratively, strong listening and interpersonal skills.
- Organisation: A systematic approach to work, with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently, meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Integrity: Must have a strong sense of research and professional ethics, be conscientious in approach to work, and be committed to Bodhi’s research standards.
- Cultural sensitivity: Ability to work with individuals from a wide variety of different cultural and religious backgrounds, and to value other people’s opinions and perspectives.
Benefits
- Fully remote role
- Work from Home budget
- Access to a WeWork space (if in London)
- 28 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Learn a language
- Opportunity to conduct fieldwork (Global travel)
- Medical Insurance, including dental and opticalcover
- Staff bonus scheme
How to apply
How to Apply:
Please apply via the link provided:
https://bodhiglobalanalysis.com/jobs/project-coordinator-united-kingdom
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to remote interview, and asked to conduct some written tests prior to a hiring decision being made. Any questions may be directed to [email protected]
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Bodhi is committed to diversity in its workforce. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background or disability.