Position: Project Manager
Job Ref.: MTS239252
Sector: Information
Technology
Location: Nairobi,
(Kenyan Citizen)
The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of a
specific short-term project which has a beginning, an end and specified
deliverables.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Manager performs a wide
range of duties including some or all of the following:
1. Plan the project
- Define the scope of the project in
collaboration with senior management
- 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 the project schedule with senior
management and all other staff that will be affected by the project
activities; revise the schedule as required
- Determine the objectives and measures upon
which the project will be evaluated at its completion
2. Staff the project
- In consultation with the appropriate manager,
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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
Working Conditions
- Project Managers usually work in an office
environment but the purpose of the project may sometimes take them to
nonstandard workplaces.
- Project Managers work a standard work week but
may be required to work some evenings and weekends to meet project
milestones.
Minimum Mandatory Requirement
To qualify for consideration the
desired candidate must;
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Be a University Graduate
- Hold PMP (Project Management Professional)
Certification
- Be proficient in Methodology: PRINCE2
- Have 3+ Years’ Experience in a similar
Position
- Excellent Communication Skills, Multicultural,
Team Player, Leader, Willing to Travel and Self Motivate.
Applications
If you meet the above qualifications
kindly send your application letter including an up to date CV with 3 referees
to quality2015jobs@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be POSITION APPLIED +
JOB REF.)
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the requirements of the position.
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the requirements of the position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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Please note that there are no fees charged for receiving or processing job applications.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.