Country Coordinator – Mali (Sahel Region)

About the role

The Country Coordinator will lead IFDC’s program implementation in Mali, ensuring activities align with the overall vision and strategy. This role involves managing partnerships, overseeing budgets, and representing the program to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure in‑country program activities align with the program’s vision and leadership.
• Support program leadership and consortium partners to build and manage a strong implementation team.
• Create and maintain relationships with implementing partners and coordinate synergy with other projects.
• Represent the program at meetings, conferences and other public forums.
• Lead regular project management meetings with consortium members and donor representatives.
• Monitor project expenditures, private‑sector contributions and ensure financial compliance with donor and IFDC requirements.
• Supervise the preparation of work plans, progress and financial reports.
• Organize monthly cash‑flow needs and request advance funds.
• Track project indicators according to the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and take corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with IFDC leadership to ensure managerial, administrative and financial procedures comply with the contract.
• Monitor the in‑country program budget and maintain an appropriate burn rate.
• Perform any other duties assigned by IFDC leadership.

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Required skills