Special Projects Coordinator - ref. e03979603

Overview of position:

Coordinator, Special Projects, Igniting Change is responsible for project leadership, management and smooth delivery of all special and discrete projects outside of business-as-usual activity.

Role and responsibilities:

As Coordinator, Special Projects for Igniting Change you will:

• Plan, project manage and coordinate all elements of new projects – including stakeholder liaison, logistics and budget management - at the direction of the Igniting Change Director and in close consultation with Igniting Change’s Communications and Public Relations External Advisor and other members of the team.
• Develop detailed project plans, reflecting conversations with internal and external stakeholders and building on what’s come before and relationships that already exist.
• Ensure projects are kept in line with original purpose and goals by referring to original briefs and designing/coordinating detailed project plans.
• Develop effective working relationships with partners and collaborators including individuals and organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sector.
• Manage follow up, including seeking and providing feedback from and to supporters.
• Lead the Igniting Change team in relation to planning, logistics and implementation of projects.
• Undertake proactive research on issues or matters related to projects, seeking advice where needed from the Igniting Change Director.
• Prepare briefing papers to guide expectations and deliverables of primary and secondary hosts and partners.
• Be the primary Igniting Change contact relationship manager for partners and event hosts etc.
• Be responsible for all budget development and management, ensuring project costs meet designated budget and financial targets.
• Provide advice – strategic and practical – to strengthen Igniting Change systems and processes to help the organisation realise its vision.
• Provide, advise and contribute content for social media that are ‘on topic’ for Igniting Change and relevant to our mission and our stakeholders.
• Support the Director to meet other challenges and deliver other special projects as needed and as they emerge, including backup as required on the Igniting Change program of Meet the People, Feel the Issues visits.

Essential skills:

• Very strong leadership and decision-making skills showing appreciation of different leadership styles and an adaptable approach
• Good team and people management skills
• Resourceful with excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to lead a team and get along with different personality types
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – foreign languages a plus
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Not afraid to get hands dirty
• Able to use all office programs and project management software.

Essential experience:

• More than 5 years work experience in the social impact sector
• Relevant University degree
• Experience working with all sectors, including government, business, universities and civil society organisations and Executive and Non-Executive leaders in these organisations
• Experience working internationally
• Experience working on the frontline at the ‘coalface’ of social issues
• Experience travelling to and working with African organisations (due to nature of upcoming special projects).

Pay: $100,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person