Project Coordinator – ICT at East Africa Fruits
Job Overview
Project Coordinator – ICT at East Africa Fruits
Position: Project Coordinator – ICT
East Africa Fruits Company Limited (EA Foods)
Dar es Salaam
Job role
Project Coordination:
Facilitate end-to-end project lifecycle management, from scope definition, execution, monitoring, to closing, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Utilize project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Trello) to track milestones, deliverables, risks, and overall project status.
Organize cross-functional team meetings, generate meeting artifacts (agendas, minutes, action items), and drive alignment between technical and business teams.
Oversee task assignment and performance, ensuring resource optimization, timely escalation of potential delays, and adherence to project timelines.
Act as a liaison between internal development teams, quality assurance, and stakeholders, ensuring efficient and structured communication.
Support risk mitigation strategies by conducting risk assessments, implementing contingency planning, and ensuring change control processes are adhered to.
Business Analysis
Collaborate with business stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and validate business and system requirements, transforming them into detailed functional and non-functional specifications.
Develop data flow diagrams, process mapping, user journeys, and use case scenarios that align with business objectives and software architecture.
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to refine and document clear, concise project deliverables.
Apply knowledge of business analysis methodologies (BABOK, UML, BPMN) to effectively communicate requirements to the development team and validate technical feasibility.
Contribute to the optimization of business workflows by identifying automation opportunities and integrating digital solutions into the business infrastructure.
Quality Assurance
Develop comprehensive test strategies and execution plans, including test cases, automated scripts, and performance testing parameters to validate software integrity.
Utilize QA tools (e.g., Selenium, TestRail, JUnit) for regression testing, bug reporting, and monitoring adherence to quality benchmarks.
Manage the defect lifecycle using issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla), ensuring timely resolution of critical bugs and maintenance of QA standards.
Collaborate with DevOps and software engineers to ensure continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) practices are followed.
Ensure that all quality assurance (QA) activities conform to the defined QA metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) and align with project goals.
Documentation
Maintain robust and auditable project documentation, including project charters, schedules, resource plans, and risk logs using tools like Confluence or SharePoint.
Create and disseminate detailed project reports and dashboards, leveraging tools like Power BI or Tableau for data visualization and performance tracking.
Ensure meticulous version control and document management for all project-related artifacts, including test cases, scripts, and project deliverables.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or related discipline.
1-2 years of experience in a project coordination role within a technology or software development environment.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
Knowledge of business analysis frameworks, modeling languages (e.g., UML, BPMN), and software development processes.
Experience with QA and testing methodologies (manual and automated) and familiarity with continuous integration and deployment environments.
Excellent command of collaborative platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams) and productivity suites (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities with attention to detail and ability to manage project risks and issues proactively.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and collaborate cross-functionally.
Must have skills
Project Coordination
Quality Assurance
Business Analysis
Communication skills
Project Management
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