Project Coordinator- Fixed Term- Gujarat

ICF; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in New Delhi is seeking a Project Coordinator to support day-to-day implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of climate action initiatives under CITIIS 2.0. You will engage with GUDM, Urban Development Department, Municipal Corporations, and national stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance with programme requirements.

The role requires strong coordination, documentation, and data handling skills, with proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project or programme coordination experience.
• Experience in urban development missions, climate programmes, or government projects.
• Experience with state government, ULBs, PMUs, or consulting teams preferred.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination and implementation of CITIIS 2.0 and climate-related activities.
• Coordinate with Municipal Corporations, state departments, S‑C3, and NIUA/CITIIS PMU.
• Track progress against work plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.
• Support data collection and follow-up for CSCAF 2.0 indicators and the State Climate Data Platform (SCDP).
• Maintain trackers, records, and project documentation.
• Support organisation of meetings, reviews, workshops, and field visits.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, technical notes, and compliance checklists.

Skills

Coordination & follow-up

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Urban Planning

Public Policy Engineering

Environmental Studies / Environment

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) is implementing CITIIS 2.0, a flagship programme under the Smart Cities Mission, focused on supporting State and City Climate Action Plans, climate governance reforms, CSCAF 2.0 monitoring, and climate budgeting across Gujarat. The programme involves close coordination with Municipal Corporations, state departments, and national agencies, with progress linked to milestone- and tranche-based performance indicators.

The Project Coordinator will support day-to-day implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of climate action initiatives under CITIIS 2.0. The role requires close engagement with GUDM, Urban Development Department, Municipal Corporations, and national stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of activities and compliance with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination and implementation of CITIIS 2.0 and climate-related activities
• Coordinate with Municipal Corporations, state departments, S‑C3, and NIUA/CITIIS PMU
• Track progress against work plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports
• Support data collection and follow-up for CSCAF 2.0 indicators and the State Climate Data Platform (SCDP)
• Maintain trackers, records, and project documentation
• Support organisation of meetings, reviews, workshops, and field visits
• Assist in preparation of presentations, technical notes, and compliance checklists

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate degree in: Urban Planning, Public Policy Engineering
• Environmental Studies / Environment
• (or equivalent)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in: Project or programme coordination
• Urban development missions, climate programmes, or government projects

Experience working with state government, ULBs, PMUs, or consulting teams preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and follow-up skills
• Ability to work with multiple government stakeholders
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Language Requirements

• English - Mandatory
• Gujarati - Desirable

Employment Terms

• Full-time, on-site role at GUDM
• Office space provided as per government norms

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