Project Manager-- BMGF Africa HCD+ at DAI

Summary of the role:

The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director. S/he provides administrative, financial, contractual, and management oversight for a portfolio of projects. S/he will work directly with project and technical leads to ensure projects achieve quality programming and development outcomes.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Accountable for managing project financial and contractual performance targets and leading monthly project financial reviews, technical deliverables, and troubleshooting any issues.
• Works with designated Technical Lead to ensure that technical activities and deliverables are high quality and implemented per the contract scope of work and approved work plan.
• Proactively identifies and analyzes risk areas and advises the relevant stakeholders on preventative measures.
• Served as the primary point of contact for operational and financial matters related to project implementation.
• Manages resource needs for performance and encourages collaboration within the broader organization.
• Responsible for project outcomes by providing the necessary support for target teams to succeed.
• Participates and provides support to project field teams during strategic planning sessions.
• Develop proposal and terms of reference as the need arises
• Manage budget realignments, contract modifications, and subcontract modifications.
• Participates in research, pre-positioning and/or proposal management for opportunities.
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep the budget on track
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, master budget etc.
• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects.

Requirements & Specifications

• Interested candidates should have a minimum of the first degree in any social science discipline especially in economics, data science, statistics and business.
• 8- 10 years of progressive work experience in program management capacity.
• A Master’s Degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals
• Demonstrable experience in the management of program complete life cycle
• Excellent project planning, management, and monitoring & evaluation skills
• Demonstrable business acumen and global agility, including an in-depth understanding of financial and budget planning. 
• An excellent communicator with brilliant leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including strong reporting/presentation skills and familiarity with a wide range of IT applications
• Outstanding interpersonal, highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to the client
• Build the capacity of the place teams to deliver on programme deliverables, reporting, and financial management.
• Experience of closely working with government departments at local and state levels is highly desirable

Language:

• Fluency in English and French language is required.