Project coordinator

Project title: MATRA Visually Impaired People (VIP) business support program, Moldova.
Implemented by: Bartimeus International NGO (NL)
Overall objective: to improve the labour market position of VIPs in Moldova through creating a supportive, sustainable organization to expand the professional potentials and abilities of VIPs
Indicative duration of the project: to be determined (2-3 years)
Indicative starting date: April, 2010
Location: Moldova, Chisinau at Lumintechnica Premises, with nationwide outreach
Funded by: Dutch Government (MATRA program)
Deadline for submission of the applications: 15 of March

Role: The Project coordinator will be responsible for the local project management. He/she ensures that the project is delivered on time, to budget and in line with the goals and objectives set - Business network structure fully functioning with expected number of VIPs guided to work.
The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the work of consultants, allocating and utilising resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a co-operative, motivated and successful team.
Among activities to be coordinated:
Establishing an NGO, with a fully equipped office and trained staff; Setting up fully equipped SRL according to the business plan, produced together with the founding partners. The organization would further lead and guide VIPs to their inclusion in the labour market.

General requirements:
• Graduate Degree in economics, business, social sciences or other related field
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in private sector, economics or finance
• Sound understanding of economic and business development situation in Moldova
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Fluency in both oral and written English and Romanian is a must
• Knowledge of Russian.

Specific requirements:
• Hands-on experience in working in the private sector on issues of business strategy, operations and plans, new business development
• Proven Project Management skills:
• Coordinating the project team
• Recruiting project staff and consultants
• Detailed project planning and control
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Assets:
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, governmental institutions, NGO or private sector/consulting firm in social sector
• Experience in social protection and social inclusion projects
• Proven strong coordination skills working with national and international stakeholders
• Experience working with handicapped people, in particular with VIPs, demonstrating the ability to encourage handicapped people
• Conducting/coordinating entrepreneurship trainings, workshops or seminars

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by March, 15 (CV and cover letter, in English, including 3 references) to the following email address: i.bondarenco@europeansolutions.nl, to the attention of Ms. Irina Bondarenco. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Additional information is available at our website at http://www.europeansolutions.nl