Project Coordinator - Governance, Security and Justice

The Governance, Security and Justice Practice

Our Governance, Security and Justice team works in some of the world’s most complex and fragile environments. We design and deliver innovative and contextually sensitive programmes to strengthen central and local government institutions, improve public financial management, increase access to justice, reduce corruption and combat violence against women and girls. We work closely with governments, the private sector, communities, and NGOs to reduce conflict, create resilient societies, and promote the principles of good governance, which include transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Our portfolio of programmes covers a range of geographies and thematic areas, from public sector reform in the OPTs and delivering economic resilience projects in the Western Balkans to strengthening community security in Kenya.

Job Overview:

Tetra Tech International Development is now offering a fantastic opportunity to join the Practice as a Project Coordinator specifically to support across our portfolio of governance and security-related programmes.

Project Coordinator is a graduate entry-level role in our team structure which will provide you with a good understanding of international development consulting and enable you to gain experience in programme/project management as well as programme/project delivery in different geographies.

Main Duties:

As a Project Coordinator, you will work on governance and security-related donor-funded projects supporting various activities relating to the programme/project cycle from business development through to programme/project management and technical delivery, and client relationship management. Specifically:

• Supporting the administration, management and successful delivery of existing governance and security programmes/ projects overseas, including contracting and invoicing, reporting, technical research, sourcing and mobilisation of experts, coordination of events and general administrative management.
• Supporting our bids to secure new programme/ project contracts. Contributing to research and preparing CVs, recruitment, partnering and writing, and overseeing various compliance aspects of bids.

Aptitude and skills:

• Ideally, you will already have some exposure to international development and previous work or volunteering experience relevant to the sector.
• Understand concepts and have a strong interest in governance, economic growth and climate change in the international development context.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both oral and written), and ability to work in a multinational, multicultural environment. Other languages, particularly French or Arabic, would be an asset.
• Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrable organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to be self-motivated, take initiative and thrive in a fast-moving programme and team environment.
• A team player committed to supporting high-quality international development administration and assistance.
• The ability and willingness to travel to other permanent offices of the business and project locations, including fragile and conflict-affected states, as required.

Qualifications:

Degree level educated, in a relevant subject (e.g. international development, international relations, governance, politics, economics or equivalent), a Masters’ degree is desirable although not essential.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Tetra Tech prides itself on a workplace culture that advances equality, diversity, and inclusion and ensures the workplace is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, racism and hate speech of any form regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage, and civil partnerships. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Do you think you have what it takes but are unsure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. We look forward to hearing from you if you're passionate about what we're building.

Disability Confident Employer:

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Safeguarding:  

Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence in gender equality. Our team of dedicated GEDSI advisers work closely with our staff and partners to ensure a context-specific and consistent approach is applied to all of our programmes to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalised groups.

 Closing date for applications: 22 March 2024

How to apply: Applications must include a cover letter and CV.