Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Project Manager ensure that the most appropriate and relevant methods are used for successful project implementation.

Skills Required:

Skills Description:

Proficiency in English, with excellent writing skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel, access, power point)

Excellent managerial, communication and interpersonal, and problem solving skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the project staff on their daily activities.

Financial and administrative oversight of the project, under the supervision of the Program Manager

Draft and update annual and quarterly project work plans

Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the Project and implementation of recommendations.

Closely monitor project activities against the desired outputs/results and advise the CRDSA Program Manager on required management actions and necessary modifications;

Ensure the implementation of decisions made by Program Manager

Recruitment and supervision of project management staff and consultants;

Prepare monthly progress updates, quarterly and annual project reports for the Project, as well as other information as may be requested;

Plan, organize and oversee the necessary administrative and other logistical support to consultancy missions, workshops, overseas learning and other project activities;

Exercise financial oversight of the project under the supervision of the CRDSA Program Manager to ensure accurate and efficient budget management and project delivery.

Supervise the work of the Project Management Team through regular feedback and performance assessment.

Prepare separate progress and financial reports as may be required under cost-sharing agreements with donors;

Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines

Job Location:

Qualifications:

University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or other relevant social science

Minimum of 3 years of extensive working experience in similar position with national and/or international NGOs