Coordinador/a de Proyectos (Abierto a candidatos internos y externos)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Honduras supports innovative solutions to development challenges, fostering partnerships for Sustainable Development Goals. Operating in 170 countries, UNDP leverages global expertise and local knowledge for efficient project execution, capacity building, and transparent budget management. The organization focuses on strengthening democratic governance, promoting human rights, and enhancing public service delivery through digital strategies.
Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator will lead the implementation and technical follow-up of initiatives aimed at improving the capacity of public institutions, including universities and state secretariats. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of technical and financial implementation, coordinating project activities effectively, and achieving expected results in service delivery enhancement. The position contributes to the UNDP's mandate of supporting national development efforts through innovative and sustainable solutions, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve institutional and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, technical, and financial implementation of assigned projects focused on institutional service improvement. Maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and counterparts, and produce high-quality reports. Ensure the integration of gender and human rights perspectives and manage the performance and capacity building of assigned staff. Contribute to unit financing by participating in the design of technical solutions and supporting resource mobilization efforts. Organize and execute technical meetings and workshops, support advocacy processes, and track agreements. Manage administrative, financial, and procurement aspects of projects, including drafting terms of reference and overseeing contracts. Facilitate knowledge development and exchange by organizing training activities and documenting best practices and lessons learned.
Work Experience
Applicants with a Master's degree require no professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree must have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in institutional project management, preferably in the public sector or international organizations.
Skills
Project Management, Results-Based Management, Partnership Management, Resource Mobilization, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Innovation, Gender Knowledge Management, Interpersonal Skills, Team Coordination, Strategic Planning, Report Writing, Digital Transformation Support, Advanced IT Proficiency.