Project Management Associate at The Learning Gate Inc

Job Summary / Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site role located in Abuja for a project management associate.
• We are seeking a highly resourceful, organized and detail oriented individual, capable of initiating, planning and managing projects in alignment with broad organizational goals and business impact.
• The role requires strong research analytical skills, including tasks like gathering information, creating documentation, and supporting the team with report/proposal/grant writing and development of project plans.
• The role involves the creation of workflows, task definition and development of high-level, detailed timelines and project plans.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, strong communication and a research driven mindset.
• The associate will be responsible for office management operations and administrative functions
• Work closely with senior team members to ensure accurate and efficient execution of projects and contribute to the overall success of the firm strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out market research, business intelligence, (qualitative and quantitative research) on industry trends, markets, and competitors.
• Project Planning and Execution
• Monitoring Project Performance: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs),
• Document Management: Maintaining project documentation, including meeting minutes, reports, and other essential records.
• Communication and Coordination: Facilitating communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring information flows effectively.
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Fundraising/Grant Sourcing
• Grant writing /proposal writing
• Strategic partnerships /Stakeholder engagement
• Technical support for tender and proposal preparation
• Develop SOP’s, KPI’s, Staff Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences,Business Administration, Economics or a related field. (Preferred; MBA)
• Certifications: (Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus) CAPM.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in a project management role
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies: Capable of using Project Management ERP solution. Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall frameworks is helpful.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills:
• Organizational and time management skills : experienced in administrative support and/or research analysis.
• Proficiency in relevant project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana,Trello Microsoft Project) can be beneficial.
• Familiar with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, or Excel advanced functions)
• Highly skilled in using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google workspace, Canva.

Key Competency:

• Critical thinking and Problem solving, Digital Skills and Grant writing skills.

Salary
Commensurate with experience.