Job Description
BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since , BURN has sold ,+ high quality, locally manu…
Project Co-Ordinator – Graphics and Packaging
About the role
BURN is seeking an experienced, details oriented, exceptionally organized person to take on the role of a Project Co-Ordinator – Graphics and Packaging.
The Project Co-Ordinator will work to co-ordinate the development of packaging solutions including boxes, user manuals and stickers (decals) for new product developments and existing product improvements.
They will be responsible for supporting the team in all activities associated with the pursuit, order, capture, and execution of existing and future projects.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Synchronizing all project-related reports from start, including planning, resource management project execution, tracking, and maintenance to a formalized project closureDevelop and maintain summary level schedule reports: Gantt, milestone charts, and other tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks work, priority-based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost-schedule integrationDefines all the project plan documents, including scope, schedules, financials, and risk management plans.Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, baseline, and status, and perform measurement baselineManaging project teams during a project’s lifespan by tracking their responsibilities, tasks, and progress.Communicating with stakeholders, including team members and clientsAnalyzing projects, identifying risks, and forming risk mitigation strategiesMonthly project reportsEnsures that the project is formally closed out and is properly documented as contractually agreed.Assist and coordinate with the team in discussing project development, costing, benefits, adjusting timing, and reducing risks impactCoordinate with other managers to manage the project staff and manage resource allocation. Skills and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in Project Management or a related field.At least five years of experience in Project ManagementThe successful candidate must have PMI or PMP certificationProject management CAPM, PRINCE2 foundation certification is a great plusPrior experience with office and project management tools (MS Project/Smartsheet)Detail oriented.Problem solverProactive.Interpersonal skills .
Excellent communication and presentation skills.Good in using MS tools; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Action-oriented.Experience in Graphic or Product design is desired, though not essentialExperience with Adobe Ilustrator is desired, though not essentialExperience with packaging solutions, product displays, graphics and or decals is desired, though not essential