Project Manager
1 month ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Adam Smith International is an award-winning global company that delivers impact, value and lasting change through economic growth and government reform. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world's most challenging environments.
JOB SUMMARY
The overall goal of the Manager is to manage effective implementation of SJGAP in coordination with senior managers, team leaders and project director, and help support business development activities.Job requirementsAbout youA Manager should have the ability to build effective relationships with clients from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds, and to work effectively in politically sensitive and challenging environments. They should relish working in a team, should be innovative, energetic, positive, and genuinely committed to making a lasting contribution to the reduction of conflict and poverty.An under-graduate degree in international development, international relations, political science, economics or other relevant fields2-5 years of demonstrable experience in EU project management, including projects in fragile or conflict-affected environments.Experience in producing and communicating financial proposals and budgets.Experience in recruiting and managing experts, as well as key stakeholder management.Experience in administration management, conducting due diligence checks and adhering to complex compliance procedures.Ability to foster productive team relationships, and work in a fast-paced, multi-national team environment.Outstanding written English and oral communication skills;Strong attention to detail;Willingness to travelUnrestricted right to work in Kenya, Netherlands or the UK. (The preferred work location for this role is Nairobi but we welcome applications from candidates based in Amsterdam and/or London).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management:Support the Project Director in the successful management of the project to terms of reference, time, quality, cost and donor and Government satisfaction. This will include support in the following areas of project management:Financial and budget management, client invoicing and financial forecastingOperations managementHR management and recruitmentImplementing partner managementFinancial and narrative programme reportingMonitoring project deliverables and workplan executionTeam managementRisks & issues managementEvent logistics & managementBuild strong working relationships with project associates, ensuring they feel part of the ASI 'family', and support them to ensure job satisfaction; and with ASI technical, geographic and finance teams.Supporting Project Directors in engaging with and managing relations with project clients on a day-to-day basis.Platform ManagementSupport the development and improvement of a tailored cross-company approach to managing and delivering EU- and European donor-funded contracts.Support the team leadership to ensure that ASI's in-country operations are compliant and meet ASI's Duty of Care obligations.Support in-country platform staff in ensuring that ASI's operations meet ASI corporate's standards.Business developmentResearch business development opportunities and help develop a pipeline of EU- and European-donor funded opportunities, as well as security and justice opportunities, as agreed with Line ManagerTake on ad hoc, discrete and accountable roles in technical and commercial proposals with European donors and be an effective member of bid teams, as agreed with Line Manager
REQUIRED SKILLS
Risk management, Project management, Budgeting, financial planning, Reporting, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Business development
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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