The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Qualifications
- A university degree or college diploma in the field of Project Management or any other relevant field is required.
- Three years experience in project management and execution of projects.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic. French is a plus.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Strong management skills including: analytical skills, judgment and decision making, project management; resource management and managing multiple priorities. Be able to provide leadership and direction.
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner and develop strong working relationships.
- Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
- Resourceful and creative with the capacity to implement and respond to change.
- Solution focused with the ability to work quickly and flexibly in changing circumstances.
- Ability to coordinate and organize multiple projects efficiently.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team and have excellent organization skills.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of accounting and finance procedures.
- Ability to maintain financial records and to organize own work.
- Must demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assist in the developing and planning of projects.
- Implement and monitor project logistics within IndyACT’s campaigns.
- Overall evaluation of projects.
- Handle project budgets.
- Coordinate with stakeholders.
- Coordinate with all team members on their individual tasks.
- Coordinate with project activists and volunteers.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and execution strategies.
- Conduct weekly meetings for follow up and evaluation.
- Follow up on donor requests, support, and transparent reporting. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Following up on data collection, achievements, and analyses.
- Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
- Define project scope, goals and deliverable in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.
- Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitment if necessary during project cycle.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Track project milestones and deliverables through appropriate tools.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope and identify potential crises.
- Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Build, develop, and grow any relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Conduct post project evaluation and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Full time job from 9am to 5pm, Monday till Friday. On account of his/her responsibilities, the Project Manager may be asked to adjust his/her working hours to suit the requirements of his/her duties.
Send CV/resume and a motivation letter to admin@indyact.org
