Project Manager at LEAP Africa

Job Description

• The project Manager will work with the support and guidance of the Special project committee of the Board to start and complete the construction of LEAP’s Leadership Institute.
• In line with LEAP’s vision to be the premier resource centre for developing dynamic, innovative and principled leaders, we have acquired a 5,088 sqm plot of land along the Lekki-Epe expressway with plans to build, in two phases, a world class leadership development centre.
• This centre will serve as a hub where aspiring leaders come to be equipped and inspired through training events, books, audio-visual materials and e-learning tools.
• The objectives of the Institute are to provide LEAP with the required facilities and infrastructure to raise a new cadre of Nigeria leaders; to serve as a resource centre for leadership research and development; to create a connecting hub for aspiring and inspiring leaders; and to support LEAP’s sustainability by generating revenue for the organization through the hire of its facilities.

The project Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Identify potential funders with the support of the Board
• Initiate communication with Potential sponsors and manage Relationships with potential funders to ensure sustainable partnerships
• Organize fundraiser towards building the Leadership Institute
• Manage funds received with integrity and transparency
• Manage and lead the project team.
• Manage co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project.
• Detailed project planning and control which will include
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan.
• Manage project deliverables in line with the project plan and adhering to project timelines and budget.
• Record and manage project issues and escalate where necessary.
• Resolve cross-functional issues at project level.
• Manage project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary.
• Monitor project progress and performance and report status to Special Project Committee.
• Manage project evaluation and dissemination activities.
• Manage consultancy input within the defined budget.
• Ensure all Legal specifications are adhered to and approvals concluded on time
• Provide regular status reports to the Board, Management and Funders
• Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to Special project Committee and senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Work effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Be a positive influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Assess problem/challenges to identify causes, gather and process pertinent information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations to resolve the problem.

Educational Qualifications and Others

• Minimum of a B.Sc in Architecture/Quantity Surveying/Building Engineering and Project Management.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ working experience.
• Must have experience in building projects
• Must Live around the Lekki/ Ajah Axis.