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  • Posted: Apr 28, 2016
    Deadline: May 9, 2016
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    Talentstone Energy Search, a member of the Talentstone Group is a specialist search firm with global network of consultants across Africa and the Middle East, Europe and USA, offering tailored recruitment solutions supported by our global network. We draw on our time-perfected search methodologies to ensure fast and resourceful delivery of the leading talent...
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    PMU Project Manager

    Ref: PMU-16-03

    Role Summary

    • The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of projects and activities supporting the deployment of Digital Financial Services (DFS) platform initiative.
    • This will include the successful digitization of multiple priority payment streams with accompanying payment system changes, critical to driving overall financial inclusion in Nigeria.
    • The Project Manager must coordinate contributions from many participants to ensure projects deliver the expected scope and business value, are completed on budget and on schedule and are delivered with quality.
    • Because not all of the key deliverables will be created under the direct supervision of the PM, it will be important that the PM is able to build strong, mutually respectful partnerships with stakeholders, manage expectations, and ensure the appropriate level of communication for multiple audiences.
    • The PM understands the initiative environment and shares stakeholder perspectives with the project team.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and coordinate project tasks, manage timelines, maintain project plans to meet implementation goals and communicate status of project work streams;
    • Work closely with program managers and project teams within relevant public and private sector institutions, reviewing key deliverables in line with approved project plans;
    • Coordinate with people managers, partners, vendors and project sponsorship to ensure projects are appropriately resourced and/or tools are effectively managed to achieve project objectives;
    • Champion the need for and share best practices for change and change management approach, including identification of interdependencies and impact;
    • Facilitate meetings and communications throughout the project lifecycle to build project momentum and ensure transparency of relevant project information to appropriate audiences. Establish and nurture relationships with project stakeholders and sponsors;
    • Responsible for detecting potential issues, escalating and implementing solutions at the project level when there are issues that may delay the timeline, impact budget or outcomes;
    • Provide support to DFS platform team effort to extract learnings and deliverables for use by broader audience;
    • Liaise with Project sponsors and Project Secretariat to facilitate development of grants and contracts needed to drive projects.

    Competencies & Skills Requirements
    Core Knowledge and Skills:

    • Understands the business benefits of the project and the linkage between the project/program goals and organizational strategy and drivers;
    • Experience working in developing economies and managing complex technical projects essential;
    • Understanding of mobile payment solutions, especially in developing markets, and payment system actors, infrastructure, and regulations;
    • Solid knowledge and expertise utilizing project management and change management frameworks for successful project delivery across the project lifecycle;

    Communication skills:

    • Effective as a collaborator in complex internal and external organizations. Strong at synthesizing and presenting complex information for a variety of stakeholders;

    Internal & External Contacts:

    • Manage day to day relationship with internal and external colleagues, grantees, and close partners. Identify and develop relationships in support of program work;

    Problem Solving:

    • Problems are often complex and require research and careful review of options and communication.

    Qualification and Experience

    • Minimum of a First Degree and/or professional certifications in relevant technical fields or other social science disciplines from a reputable institution;
    • Minimum of Ten (10) years' cognate work experience within the financial or technology sector, seven (7) of which should be in a similar function at senior management level;
    • Demonstrated proficiency managing analytically rigorous initiatives;
    • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

    Compensation

    • This position attracts a competitive compensation and benefits packages.
    • The position is for a 2-year initial contract period, renewable subject to the project’s life cycle and per candidates’ performances.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should download a pre-interview questionnaire and send the completed questionnaire with a copy of their updated resume in Microsoft Word format to: research@talentstonefinance.com cc: hello@talentstoneafrica.com quoting the Job Title and Reference Code for the position in the subject.

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