Project Coordinator, GPE

The World Bank - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

101-250 employees

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About the position

The Project Coordinator position at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) involves managing events and providing special assistant support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role is crucial in ensuring the effective organization of key events and the smooth operation of the Secretariat Services team, which supports various administrative and operational functions within GPE. The successful candidate will work closely with team members to enhance the efficiency of internal processes and contribute to the mission of improving education systems in lower-income countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning, organizing, and executing partner country constituency meetings and other key events.
• Provide overall logistics and operational support for events, including handling administrative arrangements and vendor negotiations.
• Develop policy guidance and checklists for event management support.
• Act as a TEP events coordinator for key events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Conduct market research on potential vendors for events and logistics management.
• Monitor events budget and procurement of vendors for events.
• Provide backup support to TEP team members during heavy workloads or absences.
• Advise the COO on strategic, operational, and logistical matters.
• Conduct research and support analytical needs of key projects within the Secretariat Operations team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Full proficiency in English, both oral and written.
• Prior experience organizing events is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in policy and process development and management.
• Knowledge of workflow automation tools and approaches.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan