Project Manager at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

A vacancy has arisen in a reputable NGO

The Project Manager will oversee the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from the point of conception to execution. S/he should be very proactive, a strategic thinker, an effective communicator and have a great understanding of the role.

The Project Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or M.Sc. in Project Management Business Administration, or any related field
• MBA/MPH is an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years’ with at least five (2) years’ preferably in project management with an NGO.
• Prior experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Outstanding team player.

Job Description

In fulfilling his or her responsibilities, The successful candidate will:

• Engage stakeholders and prepare project requirement documents
• Prepare project planning documentation like charter, daily project report templates, glossary, assumption risk documents and mitigation plans
• Review proposal work plan and prepare work breakdown structure and Grant chart
• Develop logistics and travel plans for all the technical support officers
• Supervise the field assessors, technical support officers and monitor data collection activities
• Organize daily stand-up meetings and collection of daily reports
• Collate reports from the field teams in the different states and prepare a comprehensive data collection report
• Prepare project closing reports and submissions.
• Report and accelerate risks or blockers within the projects daily
• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor organization.
• Oversee all project activities and be the main contact point for the donor and the field staff
• Capacity building and mentoring of project officers.
• Ensure that all team members and selected partners are aware of, and have the capacity to fulfil, their responsibilities and functional roles for project implementation.
• Work as a positive team member and contribute to the objectives of the NGO.