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• Lead in the overall delivery of the project, in accordance with the
  Project Appraisal Document (PAD), EASTRIP Operational Manual, the Grant
  Agreement, and all other relevant World Bank operational policies and
  guidelines.
• Actively mobilize the private sector and work closely with RSC and
  EASTRIP centers
• Manage day-to-day project activities at the RFU, including support
  and guidance to the RFU staff.
• Prepare the RFU annual work plans and procurement plans and oversee
  their execution, and reporting on the same.
• Ensure that semi-annual project M&E reports are based on the
  project’s results framework.
• Ensure that the required project financial reports are prepared and
  submitted on time. These include quarterly (or semi-annual) unaudited
  interim financial reports and annual audit report.
• Directly manage and execute activities as per the Financing
  Agreement with the World Bank, which may need attention of IUCEA
  management as the RFU, Regional Steering Committee (RSC) and or the World
  Bank Project Team.
• Plan for RSC and EASTRIP Semi-annual Technical and Advisory
  meetings, and ensure that these take place as planned.
• Manage overall financial and procurement functions of the project as
  per the project’s grant agreement.
• Facilitate timely execution of the agreed upon project procurement
  plan.
• Facilitate and support knowledge management, sharing and networking
  among the CEs and other partner institutions.
• Provide supervision to the procurement function on EASTRIP
  Procurements to ensure implementation of decisions of the Procurement and
  Tender Committee is effected done;
• Organize and attend regular EASTRIP management meetings with the
  World Bank.
• Undertake any other functions related to the successful
  implementation of the project as directed by the IUCEA Executive
  Secretary.
• Participate in joint implementation support missions with the World
  Bank to EASTRIP centers.
• Develop and maintain an EASTRIP expert consultant roster and Hire
  and management relevant expert consultants to support EASTRIP centers as
  well as RSC and EASTRIP Technical and Advisory meetings as needed.

• Timely implementation of annual work plans and procurement plan. At
  least 70 percent of the plans are satisfactorily executed.
• Timely preparation and submission of the required financial reports.
• Reports or minutes of regular meetings of relevant industries, RSC
  meetings and Project’s technical and advisory workshops as required.
• Satisfaction surveys of CEs conducted.
• Knowledge sharing meetings held.
• Periodic reports on substantial matters arising from specific CEs
  contribute to the Project implementation support mission’s reports and
  documentation.
• EASTRIP website managed properly
• Communication materials developed and disseminated
• Database on project/ activities, reports and outputs maintained

• The applicant for the Project Coordinator, EASTRIP job must hold a Master’s
  Degree in STEM related subjects. A Master’s Degree in Project Planning and
  Management and/or a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and
  Management from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• A minimum of fifteen years of working experience in direct
  management of TVET institutions and/or in EASTRIP priority industries
  including energy, transport, agro-processing, manufacturing, and ICT. S/He
  must have served at least 8 years at a senior management position in
  public or private TVET institutions, with track record of delivering key
  outputs in a timely manner.
• Five years of experience working in related industries preferably in
  senior level or training positions. Familiarity with implementation of
  World Bank projects is an advantage.
• Experience with donor funded project management and reporting
  procedures is a requirement.
• Have a vision, reputation, and leadership ability to work with
  private sector
• Leadership, conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good team player, who can guide and support co-workers.
• Previous experience in project/programme management.
• Experience in managing training and capacity building programs preferred.
• Knowledge of programme/project monitoring and evaluation, as well as
  financial management and procurement.
• Conversant with higher education and research dynamics in Eastern
  and Southern African sub-regions, and globally.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and report
  writing skills.
• Ability to dialogue with government, international agencies and
  civil society leaders.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Power point Presentation – PPT).
• Additional language skills – Portuguese/French – is an advantage.
• Ability to work in challenging multi-cultural environment.
• Time management, attention to detail.

• Certified copies of the applicants degree awards
• Up to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Addresses of three referees, one of which should be the current
  immediate supervisor

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