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Project Coordinator

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ecocareers

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree in a relevant field, 2+ years in Administration/Communications, MS Office skills, and be fluent in English; additional languages like Arabic are a plus.
  • You will coordinate content acquisition, process data, brief freelancers, manage projects, support administration, ensure communication, stay updated on current events, collaborate across teams, and review content quality.

Requirements

  • Ideally Degree-educated in a relevant field
  • Minimum 2 years of Experience in Administration / Communications
  • MS Office Suite
  • Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Additional languages, e.g. Arabic are desirable

Responsibilities

  • Content Acquisition: Coordinate with regional teams and programme coordinators to acquire necessary raw content (e.g., data, videos, images) for various projects.
  • Data Processing: Analyse and process large volumes of raw content and data to identify appropriate storylines and ensure accuracy and relevance for reports and case stories.
  • Freelancer Briefing: Develop detailed briefs for freelancers, outlining project requirements, deadlines, and expected deliverables. Manage the workflow between the organisation and freelancers, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery.
  • Project Management: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Administrative Support: Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and tracking project progress.
  • Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between the Global Communications department, freelancers and clients, ensuring smooth collaboration and addressing any issues that arise.
  • Current Events: Stay informed about current events and ensure that content is relevant and timely, particularly for reactive content related to emergencies and humanitarian crises.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Digital Marketing, PR, and Programme Leads teams to align content and ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms.
  • Quality Control: Review and ensure the quality of content produced by freelancers, providing feedback and requesting revisions as necessary.

FAQs

What is the employment type for the Project Coordinator role?

The position is a full-time role offered as an initial 1-year fixed-term contract, with the potential to progress into a permanent role.

Where is the Project Coordinator position based?

The Project Coordinator role is based in Cheadle.

What qualifications are preferred for the Project Coordinator role?

Ideally, candidates should be degree-educated in a relevant field.

What previous experience is required for the Project Coordinator role?

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Administration or Communications.

What software proficiency is expected for the Project Coordinator?

Proficiency in the MS Office Suite is required.

Is fluency in languages other than English desirable for this role?

Yes, fluency in additional languages, such as Arabic, is desirable.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Project Coordinator?

Key responsibilities include content acquisition, data processing, freelancer briefing, project management, administrative support, communication, staying informed about current events, collaboration with teams, and quality control of content produced.

What skills are important for the Project Coordinator role?

Strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously are essential.

How quickly are they looking to appoint someone for this role?

The client is looking to appoint someone ASAP and is reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Will I be contacted if I am not shortlisted for an interview?

Candidates who are not contacted within 4 weeks of their application can assume they have been unsuccessful this time.

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