Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will be attached to the CROSQ Secretariat and will be responsible for the general execution of the project components and activities undertaken by CROSQ within the TBT Phase 3 Project.

CARICOM REGIONAL ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDS AND QUALITY (CROSQ)

European Union Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) Programme - Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Support Programme

Technical Barriers Trade – Phase III Project

 Background

The Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Phase III project is one component under the new Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Support Programme (Phase 3), which is part of the new European Union´s Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), which constitute the legal basis for programming EU cooperation in developing countries during the period 2021-2027.

The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is to advance the sustainable integration of the Caribbean region into the world economy. The Specific Objective of this action is the effective implementation and operation of the EPA to enable more trade and investments with the EU.

This TBT Phase III project will focus on further increasing the use of an internationally recognized Regional Quality Infrastructure (RQI) by regional and national quality institutions and the private sector, to support interregional and international trade (expected result).

General Functions

The Project Coordinator will be attached to the CROSQ Secretariat and will be responsible for the general execution of the project components and activities undertaken by CROSQ within the TBT Phase 3 Project. The Project Coordinator will carry out these responsibilities under the overall coordination of the CROSQ Chief Executive Officer, the Project Coordinator at PTB and in coordination with the Project Coordinator at INDOCAL. 

Specific Functions

• Developing under the coordination of the Project Coordinator at PTB jointly with the Project Coordinator INDOCAL and in coordination with the Technical Officers, the overall Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Monitoring and coordinating the implementation of project activities within CROSQ according to the Annual Work Plan and Budget.
• Coordinate with partners providing logistical and organizational support to the implementation of project components and the AOP.
• Participating in the selection of project staff to support project components.
• Coordinating the development of relevant project components in each Member State.
• Coordinating the preparation of Operating Procedures and work plans as required by CROSQ and donors.
• Assisting in the preparation, review and approval of Terms of Reference (TORs) for the identification and selection of consultants hired within the project.
• Maintaining links with relevant institutions and donors for strategic and programme development purposes.
• Ensuring smooth, timely and accurate flow of information between CROSQ, donors, partners and stakeholders within the framework of the agreed
• Preparing progress reports for submission to CROSQ (CEO and Council), donors and project partners as required.
• Preparing project documents, including the logical framework and budgets in required formats.
• Preparing annual project budgets in collaboration with relevant Project staff.
• Developing and maintaining activity-based monitoring in cooperation with the Technical Officer.
• Providing regular progress reports to the PTB Coordinator and coordinate regular updates to alliance partners and Project Coordinators on the status of implementation.
• Delivering information for the results-based monitoring to PTB Coordinator and assist the other Project Coordinator.
• Undertaking periodic evaluations of project activities and assist in project reviews as appropriate.
• Maintaining records of project expenditure and cash flow and ensure that budgets are followed.
• Ensuring compliance of all project activities with relevant administrative and financial requirements of the donor and CROSQ.
• Ensuring that lessons learnt during the implementation of the programme are captured, documented and disseminated among Member States.
• Liaising with relevant persons in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.
• Ensuring that goods and services are procured according to the relevant policies, rules and procedures.
• Identifying project risks and related mitigating strategies and proposing alternatives where necessary.
• Representing the Project and promoting regional quality infrastructure and CROSQ and in national, regional and international arenas.
• Maintaining close continued collaboration with alliance partners, regional institutions and organizations, public and private sector and other projects and initiatives in the region.
• Reporting to the CEO, CROSQ on programme activities.
• Supporting the Strategic planning processes for CARICOM (RBM focal point), the NSB strategic plans and CROSQ’s strategic plan and Implementation Scorecard.
• Performing such other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer – CROSQ related to the project.

Minimum Requirements re: Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

• University degree in Natural Sciences/ Applied Sciences/ Engineering or relevant discipline
• Certification in project management or project management training
• Masters degree in management or a relevant field would be an asset
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management or general management role with varied coordination responsibilities
• Fiduciary responsibility for national or regional projects.
• Experience supervising technical and administrative staff
• Demonstrated experience working in a quality infrastructure/development or donor funded environment would be an asset
• Competence in MS Office suite
• Strategic planning, Planning and budgeting, Project management expertise
• Excellent communications (written and oral)
• Team player/builder