Description:
This position was created specifically for a humanitarian recovery and Child-centered Resilience Project based in MTHATHA. It is a fixed-term role for the duration of the 24-month project , designed to lead, coordinate, plan and drive the successful implementation of the project deliverables.
Previous experience in large scale projects, with many moving parts and a large budget is essential. To start immediately.
KPA’s are as follows:
KPA 1: Ensure the project team understands and are on track with project scope, goals and deliverables
KPA 2: Leads a team through the project life cycle by planning, budgeting, scheduling and tracking a project plan
KPA 3: Stakeholder Management and Advocacy
KPA 4: Assess and evaluate impact, collect evidence and prepare reports
KPA 5: Monitoring and Evaluation (advanced)
KPA 6: Child & Youth, Adult and Asset Safeguarding and Protection
Requirements:
- Budgets: 4 to 5 years
- Project Management: 4 to 5 years
QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
· A valid driver’s license and resides in Mthatha / close community.
EXPERIENCE
· At least 4 - 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the NGO sector or a child-focused organisation.
· A Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in self-management or remote project management, running a project from start to end.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge specific to the position:
- Understanding NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends.
- At least 4 - 5 years of “on the ground” experience in project management, preferably in the NGO sector or a child-focused organisation.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget development and expenditure tracking.
- Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and experience in writing project proposals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Above average computer skills and M&E tools
Skills (Key technical skills required):
- Expert planning, organizing and coordinating skills
- Customer relationship building and communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Understanding NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends.
- At least 4 - 5 years of “on the ground” experience in project management, preferably in the NGO sector or a child-focused organisation.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget development and expenditure tracking.
- Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and experience in writing project proposals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Above average computer skills and M&E tools
- Expert planning, organizing and coordinating skills
- Customer relationship building and communication skills
- Report writing skills
QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
· A valid driver’s license and resides in Mthatha / close community.
EXPERIENCE
· At least 4 - 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the NGO sector or a child-focused organisation.
· A Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in self-management or remote project management, running a project from start to end.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge specific to the position:
- Understanding NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends.
- At least 4 - 5 years of “on the ground” experience in project management, preferably in the NGO sector or a child-focused organisation.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget development and expenditure tracking.
- Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and experience in writing project proposals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Above average computer skills and M&E tools
Skills (Key technical skills required):
- Expert planning, organizing and coordinating skills
- Customer relationship building and communication skills
- Report writing skills