Multilateral Cooperation Officer

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is the primary Official Development Assistance(ODA) agency of the Government of the Republic of Korea. Since its founding in 1991, KOICA’s mission is to, through the implementation of bilateral grant aid programs, work towards sustainable socio-economic development in partner developing countries, leading to the eradication of poverty and the betterment of people’s lives.
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We are currently looking for Senegal nationals for the position of Multilateral cooperation officer to join the dynamic KOICA office team

Responsibilities:
Providing technical expertise for the Supervisor to oversee the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the project team (with Deputy Representative, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer)
In the context of the Early Childhood Development Project in Senegal, support the supervisor’s role in coordinating monitoring and supervising the project staff in their assignments which includes supporting the work of national and operational units in the international organization, with technical and administrative inputs:
Following-up on the implementation of activities at country level by stakeholders and experts through mailing, call and meetings, preparation of meetings and minutes.
Reviewing and updating project documents: work plans, agreement, ToRs, guidelines and reports, regular tracking of the various indicators and financial status, gathering information for no-cost extension (COVID-19 context).

The monitoring and supervision of the Early Childhood Project in Senegal is also ensured through:
- Regular communication with the national focal point
- Technical meeting with the construction manager on the construction matters
- Quarterly and bi-annual meetings
- Technical and Steering Committee

Within the framework of the KMCO(KOICA Multilateral Cooperation Officer) program, administrative support for:
- Writing correspondences with the International organization KMCO application, selection, interviews and follow-up for arrival
- Participating in KMCO evaluation and support in organization

Involvement in other assignments in relation with the duties:
- Translation during meeting with non-Anglophone speaking partners and translation of French written document for Korean staff
- Speeches redaction for events
- Press review
- Partner report and documents reviews
- Quarterly report of multilateral activities
- Partnership Development and liaison with other International organizations
- Concept note analysis, project initiation study
- Project monitoring of other ongoing projects in Mali, Gambia, Guinea ,)
- Any other tasks assigned by a supervisor

Desired qualifications
- Minimum of University Degree level (Project management/international relations /Diploma or related)
- Preferential work experience in related occupations
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, French
- Good communication and reporting skills.
- Experience working with the Government of Senegal.
- Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proactive, problem-solving action orientation is essential.
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in both English and French.

Remarks
- For a year (1) fixed-term contract renewable after evaluation
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for further procedures
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered
- KOICA Senegal Office reserves all rights for the recruitment

Applicants should submit their applications directly to KOICA via E-mail (...) with the title as below:

– [Multilateral cooperation officer]_your name

Salary and other benefits will be adhered to the policy of KOICA Senegal Office
Failure to issue supporting documents for diplomas, professional experiences and information on the CV, before signing the contract, will result in the cancellation of the application

Closing date: 30.Sep.2021