Onsite National Project Coordinator

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About the role

  • National Project Coordinator managing agro-industrial development projects for UNIDO in Kyrgyzstan. Responsible for project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with UNIDO procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and close cooperation with the project team in the HQ and Country Office, the National Project Coordinator (NPC) will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, facilitation, and operational management of project activities at the national level, ensuring timely implementation, effective stakeholder coordination, quality inputs to technical deliverables, and compliance with UNIDO procedures.
  • Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of project activities in line with the approved work plan and timeline, and in consultation with the UNIDO Field Office.
  • Serve as the primary national focal point for project coordination with government counterparts, including line ministries, agencies, and local authorities.
  • Support the establishment and functioning of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Project Steering Committee (PSC).
  • Organize and support project meetings, workshops, consultations, and field missions, including preparation of agendas, briefing notes, and minutes.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in economics, engineering, sciences, agro-industries, environment, business administration, or other relevant discipline is required.
  • At least five (5) years of professional experience in coordinating the implementation of development/technical cooperation programmes/projects at national level is required.
  • Professional experience in the field of Special Economic Zones, Industrial Parks and/or other similar territorial development initiatives is desirable.
  • Experience in agro-industrial parks development or operations is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in contributing to country-level or sectoral assessments, feasibility studies, policy analysis, or programme design addressing development constraints and priorities in Kyrgyzstan or comparable countries in the region is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience working with or coordinating among government institutions, development partners, and private sector stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan or comparable countries, including familiarity with donor-funded programme environments is desirable.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Fluency and/or working knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz is also required.

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.

Job title

National Project Coordinator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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