Duties and Responsibilities
1. Principal Executive of the operational office charged with the responsibility of managing and directing the day-to-day activities of the company:
* Conceive and develop a "living" capture/work plan that details the expected output to accomplish the overall goals of the company.
* Prepare planning objectives that address company capabilities and objectives relative to customer needs and requirements.
*Assess the existing competition, validate specific opportunities and outline marketing tactics and resources (money and personnel) requirements.
* Author through the work plan the company roadmap, defining schedules, key decision points, pressure points and critical paths.
* Develop a risk mitigation strategy of the critical path of success.
* Participating in recruitment and selection processes relevant to the project implementation
* Identify additional possible sources of funding for project implementation and in resource mobilization activities and efforts
2. Manage administrative and operational tasks:
* Effectively manage project's expenditure, providing total transparency to management.
* Supervise administrative activities as required
* Manage operational matters as required by the project such as procurement, logistics etc.
3. Establishment and maintenance of external relations:
* Build strong, trusting and durable partnership with local and international stakeholders
4. Supervision of project staff:
* Establishment of roles and responsibilities of the project team to accomplish the company's plan
* Maintain oversight and implementation of daily activities in office/field
* Ensure routine and complete reporting to management staff.
* Provision of guidance and orientation to project staff when needed
Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrate integrity by modeling the company values and ethical standards
* Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Display excellent analytical and organizational skills
Functional Competencies:
* Knowledge Management and Learning
* Promotes a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office
* In-depth knowledge on development issues
Development and Operational Effectiveness
* Proven project management skills
* Practical knowledge of resource mobilization
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software and experience with web-based management systems
* Excellent ability in building challenging partnerships with governments, external actors and bilateral donors
Management and Leadership
* Focuses on impact and result for clients and responds positively to feedback
* Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
* Communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the organization acts with tact and diplomacy
* Proves outgoing and comfortable in handling external relations at all levels
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
* Demonstrates compelling communication skills and cross-cultural effectiveness
* Possesses the ability to convey difficult issues and positions to senior officials, proven political judgment, sensitivity to local cultures.
Education:
* Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science or related field
Experience:
* Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in project management with a recognized NGO; Should have experience of dealing with public sector organizations.
Language Requirements:
* Fluency in English is essential;
Please send your CVs at
hrmlogistics@ yahoo.com
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