Ensure effective start-up of the project, organising the project’s kick-off meeting with partners and setting up project management and reporting mechanisms., Ensure coordination among all project partners resulting in effective project implementation, including the planning and delivery of annual project management meetings with partners., Compile internal and donor narrative reports on project progress and challenges., Compile financial reports, maintain project financial documentation and process financial expenditure (in coordination with the Finance team)., Ensure compliance with and visibility of donor requirements., Contribute to the implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan (in close collaboration with MEL experts)., Act as the primary contact for the European Commission and the Consortium Steering Group, providing progress updates and reports., Manage and maintain the project’s risk matrix by identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and implementing mitigation strategies in collaboration with project partners and the Consortium Steering Group to ensure project objectives are met.