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Project Coordinator

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Job Title: Project Coordinator (F/T)
Department / Business Unit: Project Management Unit (PMU)
Location: Singapore

1. Brief Description

The Project Management Unit (PMU) is responsible for project governance and project quality management in the APEC Secretariat. The PMU Project Coordinator will work closely with the Project Governance Manager (PGM) to administer the project governance processes, and will also work independently to undertake a key project quality task. This position (with PGM) has these responsibilities: leading the administration of two annual project sessions for APEC-funded projects; supporting the operations of the APEC Project Administration System (APAS); reviewing and approving project designs and amendment requests; updating PMU templates and resources; and conducting quality assessment of APEC-funded project proposals. The Project Coordinator is a full-time role and reports directly to the Director of PMU.

 

2. Key Result Areas

  • Administer key project processes, focusing primarily on Project Sessions and the APEC Project Administration System (APAS)
  • Review and assess applications to amend project designs and budgets
  • Engage internal and external stakeholders when necessary, to coordinate project governance and quality processes
  • Evaluate APEC project proposals with our five APEC project quality criteria.

 

3. Key Accountabilities/Duties

  • Administer two Project Sessions each year:
    • Assist the Project Governance Manager (PGM) to initiate and facilitate Concept Note and Project Proposal processes in APAS.
    • Prepare project funding recommendations for the Budget and Management Committee (BMC) and issue Letters of Acceptance for Project Overseers.
  • Support the operation of the APEC Project Administration System (APAS), including
    • membership of the APAS Core Group;
    • updating instructions, resources and training presentations for APAS users;
    • providing advice to APAS users (internal and external); and
    • participating in the design and development of future APAS phases.
  • Review and approve/reject project design extensions, and design and budget amendments.
  • Update project templates and internal training resources when necessary, including the Guidebook on APEC Projects.
  • Conduct quality assessments of project proposals, including
    • review and evaluate project proposals;
    • prepare clear and concise advice and instructions to Project Overseers on matters of project design, implementation, and evaluation and monitoring;
    • interpret and apply relevant APEC project policies and processes consistently; and
    • provide advice and consult with relevant internal stakeholders (PMU, PDs and PEs) when necessary.
  • Work on other tasks as requested by Director of PMU.

 

Role specifications

 

Relevant Experience
  • Work experience in administration and project management, including data processing, analysis and reporting
Skill Sets
  • Excellent English language communication skills (oral and written).
  • Excellent relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to critically evaluate information against a set of criteria, and interpret and apply APEC project policies.
  • Proficient in the MS suite of programs. Basic to intermediate skills in data collection and preparation and maintenance of project databases in Excel.
  • Ability to work independently, including initiating tasks and processes without instructions, and applying sound judgement.
Desired competencies (Essential/ Critical)
  • 1.1 Deciding and initiating action
  • 2.1 Working with people
  • 3.3 Presenting and communicating information
  • 4.1 Writing & reporting
  • 4.3 Analysing
  • 6.1 Planning & organising
  • 6.2 Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
  • 6.3 Following instructions and procedures

 

Interested candidates may write in to : APECHR_Recruit email: [email protected]