Project Manager at ICAP

Reports To (Title) : Special Project Lead

Incumbent: N/A

 POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Project Manager to be based in Abuja Nigeria.

ICAP Nigeria in collaboration with NCDC under the leadership of the United States Centers for Disease Control in Nigeria has been mandated to provide coordinated implementation, project management, and technical oversight of C19RM activities.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIESThe Project Manager’s role is vital in the COVID-19 Response Mechanism, which is a multi-pillar response project for   COVID-19 in Nigeria. It is funded by the CDC. The Project Manager will serve as the overall lead for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project.

The Project Manager under the direct supervision of the NCDC Special project lead will:

• Provide programmatic/technical assistance to NCDC on ensuring national alignment among the implementing partners through the coordination of periodic Covid-19 Program Implementation Review Meetings
• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare a budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

 EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in health, management, business, or a related field
• Master’s degree in management or MBA
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-8 years of project management and related experience
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel within Nigeria conducting capacity building, stakeholder relationship management, and Project activities.