Officer: Project Coordinator (Post Level 10/11) (1 Year contract) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

•    Coordinate, implement, and execute on UFS Law Clinic projects. 
•    Liaise with project funders. 
•    Prepare written project reports.
•    Prepare project plans and monitor project progress.
•    Identify and mitigate against project risks.
•    Manage project-related paperwork. 
•    Complete administrative and logistical tasks. 
•    Provide general support and administration to UFS Law Clinic Staff.

Inherent requirement:

•    A relevant Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/ B.Tech degree/ Post Graduate Certificate on NQF level 7.
•    A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities. 

Recommendations: 

•    Knowledge of UFS systems, policies and procedures.
•    One (1) year experience in project coordination, administration or related field. 
•    Postgraduate qualification in any law discipline.

Competencies
Required competencies:
   Results Orientated:

•     The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and to fulfil obligations.
•     The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

   Business Acumen:

•     Proficient in using MS Office. 
•     The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

   Strategic Thinking:

•     The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
•     The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

   Leading:

•     The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
•    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

   Building coalitions:

•   The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
•   The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.