BACKGROUND OF PROJECT

The Government of Mongolia is implementing the Ensuring inclusiveness and service delivery for persons with disabilities project (Project) financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The project aims to ensure the inclusiveness of persons with disabilities, improve service at Ulaanbaatar city and province level, increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, and assure their independence and economic contribution.

The Executing Agency is the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MLSP). For detailed information about the project, please access to the link https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-documents/48076/48076-002-rrp-en.pdf

This is a full-time position in the Project Implementation Unit based in Ulaanbaatar. The MLSP is now seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of the Project Coordinator, who can effectively and efficiently manage the implementation of the project plan, monitor the implementation, coordinate the inter-sectoral collaboration and strenthen the partnership of non-government organizations.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-       Effectively manage and coordinate day-to-day activities of the project implementation unit and be responsible for the project result.

-       Coordinate the implementation of the approved project plan and ensure that project financing is used for intended purposes.

-       Maintain coordination between project implementation unit and stakeholders, and coordinate inter-sectoral relationships.

-       Act as the Project Steering Committee (PSC) secretary and be responsible for the implementation of follow-up actions in accordance with the decision made by PSC;

-       Provide information on the project implementation process to the MFLSP, Ministry of Health, agencies, and non-government organizations;

-       Report the implementation of the project to ADB, MFLSP, Ministry of Health, and Project Steering Committee;

-       Develop and get approval for the annual and quarterly project plan and budget in line with the MFLSP’s work plan;

-       Develop a draft of terms of reference,  get approval for the assignments for international and national consultants and ensure their coordination.

-       Monitor the consultants’ performance and support them to accomplish scope in time with quality according to the terms of reference;

-       Develop a project procurement plan and coordinate procurement according to the ADB and government regulations and guidelines;

-       Ensure that stakeholders are provided with relevant information on project activities and reflect their recommendations into the project activities;

Education

-   Master’s degree or above in social science, finance, economics and business administration

Work Experience

-   Have at least 7 years of demonstrated experience in social protection, disability and relevant field;

-   Experience working in projects financed by ADB and other international organizations will be an advantage;

Skills

-   Proficiency in office applications, research, analysis, and reporting skills

Language Proficiency

-   Have an advanced level of spoken and written English;

Other

-   Have high professional ethics, communication and participation skills, ability to manage and organize work;

-   Have the skills to establish relationships and cooperate with project implementing organizations and other stakeholders;

-   Ability to be a team member and work in a team.