Project Officer at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Location: Ibadan
Specialization: Project Management

Job Description

• To Coordinate, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor, give progress report and complete projects on time within scope and in line with IBEDC’s business objectives and core values.      

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and proper allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Degree
• Required Experience 3 - 5 years  
• Proven working experience in project management
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good Analytic and numeric skills
• People Management and co-ordination skills
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of telephone etiquette
• Good knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Proven experience of producing correspondence and other official documents