Job Title: Market Research Project Manager
Industry: Research
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: 100K – 120K
They seek to hire a market research
project manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Job Purpose: To oversee the planning, implementation, and
tracking of a specific short-term field projects which have a beginning, an end
and specified deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Plan the project
- Define the scope of the project
- Create a detailed work plan which identifies
and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
- Determine the resources (time, money,
equipment, etc) required to complete the project
- Develop a schedule for project completion that
effectively allocates the resources to the activities
- Review and revise the project schedule revise
as required
- Determine the objectives and measures upon
which the project will be evaluated at its completion
Staff the project
- In consultation with the appropriate regional
coordinator, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with
appropriate skills for the project activities
- Manage project staff and/or volunteers
according to the established policies and practices of the organization
- Ensure that personnel files are properly
maintained and kept confidential
- Ensure that all project personnel receive an
appropriate orientation to the organization and the project
- Contract qualified consultants to work on the
project as appropriate
Implement the project
- Execute the project according to the project
plan
- Develop forms and records to document project
activities
- Set up files to ensure that all project
information is appropriately documented and secured
- Monitor the progress of the project and make
adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the
project
- Establish a communication schedule to update
stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the
progress of the project
- Review the quality of the work completed with
the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project
standards
Control the project
- Write reports on the project for management
and for funders
- Communicate with funders as outlined in
funding agreements
- Monitor and approve all budgeted project
expenditures
- Monitor cash flow projections and report
actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis
(monthly/bimonthly)
- Manage all project funds according to
established accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure that all financial records for the
project are up to date
- Prepare financial reports and supporting
documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements
Evaluate the project
- Ensure that the project deliverables are on
time, within budget and at the required level of quality
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project as
established during the planning phase
Skills and Qualifications required
- University Degree in a related subject
- Project Management Skills
- At least 5 years project planning and/or
management experience
- At least 5 years experience in market research
- MS Office proficiency with excellent command
of Excel
- Possess business etiquette with a strong work
ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results oriented, ability to
deliver under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership & people management skills
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage numerous projects
simultaneously
- Conversant with budgets, timings and quotas
- Monitoring & Evaluation Skills
If you are up to the challenge,
posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Market Research Project Manager) to
jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 24th April, 2015.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing
only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands.
(Next to Unga House)