About The Role
Burn is looking for a Commercial Project Officer, who will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
- Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary to meet objectives
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community partners, to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions
- Budget Management:
- Assist in the development of project budgets and financial plans
- Monitor project expenditures, track budget compliance, and report on financial performance
- Data Collection and Analysis:
- Oversee data collection activities related to project outcomes and impacts
- Analyze project data to generate insights, prepare reports, and make recommendations for improvement
- Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and specifications
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to measure project effectiveness
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, reports, and correspondence
- Prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Team Coordination:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration and synergy across various project components
- Provide support and guidance to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Training and Capacity Building:
- Develop and deliver training programs for project staff, partners, and community members
- Identify opportunities for capacity building and skill development within the project teams
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Project Management, Sustainable Development, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in the clean cooking industry or related environmental sectors
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficient in project management tools and software
- Data analysis and reporting skills
- Communication skills in both written and spoken English and French or Portuguese
- Previous experience working on projects related to clean cooking or the last mile industry
