Project Coordinator

We are looking for a proactive, self-driven and structured Project Coordinator to support the successful delivery of research projects.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment type: permanent, full-time
Deadline: 5 April 2021

Join our international non-profit research organization and help create a sustainable, prosperous future for all. Stockholm Environment Institute is a dynamic, expanding workplace that employs around 100 people from 28 different nationalities in an activity-based office in central Stockholm (Garnisonen), and with an additional 170 employees in centres around the world.
The role
SEI HQ is looking to hire a proactive, self-driven and structured Project Coordinator to support the Project Leaders in the successful delivery of projects. You would work across the organization and assist in coordination-, communications- and administration-related activities of research projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
Enable consistent delivery of projects by maintaining, monitoring and following up project plans, project schedules, budgets, financial reporting and expenditures, in close collaboration with project leaders, partners and finance.
Contribute to the development of project/product timelines
Organize, participate and take minutes in the project team and/or stakeholder meetings and events
Support/lead procurement processes required for projects
Support with preparing documents (e.g. agendas, work plans, reports, publications, proposals) and other tasks related to research projects as assigned
Develop and coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) strategies and activities for projects
Engage in data collection, data analysis and reporting
Contribute to new proposals and grant applications from Swedish, European and international sources

Who you are
We are looking for a person with an university degree in a relevant field (for example, finance or management), with previous experience working in a research organization. You will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to research projects in the field of environmental sustainability and policy in a dynamic, international context.
As a person you are proactive, self-driven and structured with a willingness to learn, listen and share. You are goal-oriented and able to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines. You value maintaining good working relationships both internally as well as with our stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, you must be able to and enjoy working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and thrive in a flexible, high-paced research environment.
Required qualifications and experience
Relevant university degree
About 5 years of relevant working experience
Experience of working in a research organization
Proven experience of project coordination and project management tools
Experience of working with various and international stakeholders such as government officials, academic and international organizations, non-state actors, etc.
Excellent English skills
Swedish speaking skills are a plus

How to apply
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 5 April 23:59, Stockholm local time.
Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page).
As we only accept applications through our recruitment system, please apply online and include:
cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience, and
curriculum vitae.

Questions?
Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Fedra Vanhuyse, Head of Societal Transitions Unit (fedra.vanhuyse@sei.org). Inquiries concerning the recruitment process can be directed to My Persson, Recruitment and Competence Specialist (my.persson@sei.org).
About SEI
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an independent, international research institute founded in 1989. Its mission is to support decision-making and induce change towards sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development. SEI was ranked as the world’s top think tank on environmental policy issues in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tanks Index compiled by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.
SEI has around 270 employees working at research centres in seven countries around the world. SEI’s headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Additional SEI research centres are located in Kenya (SEI Africa) Estonia (SEI Tallinn); United Kingdom (SEI York and SEI Oxford); the United States (SEI US); Thailand (SEI Asia); and Colombia (SEI Latin America).