Project Coordinator

UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international organization is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee project planning and implementation in the areas of peacebuilding and community resilience. The role requires an advanced degree in relevant fields and expertise in stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project management. Ideal candidates will have strong language skills, including English and Bahasa Malaysia, and experience with the UN system or related organizations.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in relevant fields required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in relevant professional settings for bachelor’s degree holders.
• Experience in peacebuilding, good governance, or sustainable development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective project planning and implementation.
• Establish partnerships and monitor project progress.
• Facilitate knowledge and capacity building.

Skills

Project Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Analysis

Capacity Building

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Master’s degree in International Relations, Development Studies, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience

Job description

The Project Coordinator will work in a matrix reporting structure under the general supervision of the Programme Analyst, Peacebuilding and Community Resilience, UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, and the Country Office Programme Specialist as the Head of Governance and Local Development Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective project planning and implementation
• Establish partnerships and open channels of communication.
• Monitor and report on progress in implementing project activities and achieving the targets set.
• Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic area(s).

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Management, Law, or other closely related field in the Social Sciences is required. OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in programme and policy work, preferably in peacebuilding, the prevention of violent extremism (PVE), good governance, human rights, or sustainable development.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section:

• Proven track record of experience in designing and implementing comprehensive awareness-raising and capacity-building programs focused on peacebuilding, the prevention of violent extremism (PVE), good governance, human rights, and sustainable development. Demonstrated ability to tailor content to diverse audiences including government officials, civil society, youth, and marginalized groups.
• Demonstrated experience of working with key actors in the local peacebuilding/PVE/good governance/sustainable development landscape, including government institutions, academia, civil society organizations, community leaders, and media stakeholders. Skilled in stakeholder mapping and engagement to foster inclusive, locally-led solutions.
• Experience in policy analysis and advocacy, particularly in relation to peacebuilding, PVE, governance, human rights, and sustainable development. Capable of identifying policy gaps, assessing implementation challenges, and formulating evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Experience working with the United Nations system or related international organizations, with a solid understanding of UN mandates, coordination mechanisms, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with Results-Based Management (RBM), the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA), and UN programming cycles.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required. Two (2) samples of written work will be required as part of the application.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.