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Assistant Projects Manager
- Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
- Charities Jobs (non-profit organization)
Description
- Strategize, implement and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
- Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
- Maintain organizational standards of fulfilment, quality and performance.
- Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
- Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity.
- Co-designing and implementing new projects and activities.
- Managing program staff.
- Development of organizational strategic plan(s) in consultation with Senior Management, in line with Sauti Kuu Foundation’s mission, vision and goals.
- Ensure critical policies and compliance documents are in place and in use, including Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding Policy, and Code of Conduct etc.
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of projects and program activities to ensure goals are achieved in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the Donor.
Responsibilities
- Bachelor Degree or Master’s Degree in Project management or related field.
- Proven experience and good understanding of program management.
- Proven stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience managing a team.
- Excellent report and proposal writing skills and experience in the same.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Excellent command of English and Kiswahili. (Knowledge of the German language would be an added advantage).
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook Express
- Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- Client management
- Team management
- Budgeting
- Timelines
- Deliverable management
- Scheduling
- Accountability
- Executive updates
- Ability to use project management software
- Certifications such as PMP or PRINCE
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Multitasker
- Organized
- Work well under pressure
