Overview

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Project Management Specialist, Education Project, under the guidance of the Managing Director, Education Project is responsible for the daily execution, monitoring, and supervision of a range of activities supporting the Education Project, ensuring consistency with established work plans and implementation guidelines.

COMPENSATION
The basic salary for this position is between $4,803.00 to $6,533.00 BZD per month. Qualified candidates will be offered the minimum of the pay band, with opportunities to advance within the. pay band based on performance. In exceptional cases, a candidate may be placed above the minimum based on prior experience and salary history, in compliance with MCA HR Policy. MCA Belize also provides comprehensive benefits, including an allowable relocation cost for a foreign resident of up to a maximum of $5,000.00 USD. NOTE: This position does not include expat benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute and/or oversee a range of project implementation and support activities as defined by the project plan ensuring that these are delivered on a timely basis to support broader project initiatives and objectives and ensure consistency of quality.
  • Consolidate project statistics from multiple sources and review these for accuracy and compliance with established formats to support implementation, monitoring, and analytics.
  • In coordination with the M&E Unit, support monitoring and evaluation activities, including tracking project indicators, implementation progress, and reporting against established targets.
  • Advise the Managing Director, Education Project of issues related to the implementation of the project in order ensure the continuity of project delivery.
  • Support procurement and contract administration activities in coordination with the Procurement Unit, ensuring compliance with MCA-Belize policies and applicable guidelines.
  • Monitor project timelines and milestones, anticipate delivery issues, and ensure that staff and external stakeholders are kept informed of project status to support overall project management and delivery.
  • Coordinate with implementing partners, consultants, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and Compact requirements.
  • Maintain project documentation and Operations Manuals ensuring that these are current and reflecting lessons learned to support the improvement of projects/processes.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, management, or other relevant degree.
  • Specialized experience in development program management.
  • At least three (3) years of professional experience in project management and coordination, ideally in the education sector.
  • Exceptional skills in project management, with demonstrated experience developing work plans, budgeting, managing contracts, and consultants.
  • Must demonstrate from previous work experience the ability to collaborate effectively with peers as well as work across departments or divisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision and independently assess problems and make effective decisions.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with government agencies, development partners, educational institutions, and community stakeholders.
  • Strong computer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

PREFERED COMPETENCIES

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Familiarity with implementing social analysis programs as well as with meeting environmental, social, and health and safety requirements, especially as related to the education sector.

To submit applications, please email hr@mcabelize.gov.bz. The following documents
should accompany your application:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter confirming interest and availability.
  • Soft copies of higher education and/or professional certificates.
  • 3 Professional references’ contact information.

Only applications received through the email above will be considered. Any application received through any other channels will not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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About Millennium Challenge Account-Belize (MCA-Belize)

The Government of Belize (GoB) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) signed a US$125M agreement on September 4, 2024. MCC is an independent U.S. Government agency focused on unlocking growth through results-driven foreign assistance. The goal of the Compact is to
unlock economic growth in Belize by implementing an Education project and an Energy project. The Compact is expected to enter into force in 2026 and be implemented over five years. The Parliament of Belize established an independent accountable entity called the Millennium Challenge
Account-Belize (MCA-Belize) to undertake the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the Government of Belize under the Compact. The MCA-Belize is located in Belize City.