Programme Manager at Nextier Capital Limited

Job Description

Project Planning and Design

• Lead project plan development, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and required resources
• Ensure project objectives align with organisational strategies and donor requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify project risks, assess their potential impact, and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimise adverse outcomes

Project Management

• Manage project activities, timelines, and resources to achieve project goals
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions
• Manage project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting in accordance with project guidelines and organisational policies
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with project partners, including government agencies, non-governmental organisations, community organisations, etc.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment that encourages participation and ownership among team members
• Provide guidance and support to project staff on administrative and logistical matters.

Project Implementation

• Implement coordination, tracking, reporting, technical project management, stakeholder engagement, project accountability and integrity, including strategic, programmatic, technical, financial and grants management
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, partners, and clients to ensure efficient project implementation
• Manage programme and project workflows and timelines
• Facilitate capacity-building activities for programme partners to enhance their project management skills
• Conduct regular field visits to assess progress, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for stakeholders and the firm’s leadership team
• Hold regular progress meetings to track project development
• Procure goods and services for project implementation, ensuring transparency and regulation compliance

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure appropriate project budget monitoring to achieve financial, administrative, and programme goals
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project outcomes and impact
• Prepare programme status reports for the client and programme management team on an agreed schedule (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, public policy, peace and conflict studies, development studies, or a related field
• Strong understanding of security and development challenges, conflict dynamics, and peacebuilding approaches, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected settings
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate
• At least five years of relevant experience in project management, preferably in the development and peacebuilding sector, managing complex projects and programmes
• Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Experience working with government agencies, civil society organisations, donors, and international partners in the security and development sector
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple projects, tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills, with a good understanding of business processes
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with attention to detail