Project Manager

Description

• PSI is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in management and implementation of sanitation or business development projects

Duties

• Lead the project team (2 Business Development Officer and one M&E Coordinator) through the implementation of the project activities, assuming full responsibility for the project’s overall success and outcome
• Lead the development of quarterly donor reports with guidance and supervision from the Project Director
• Leads the coordination and engagement with the local partner (provincial and district level), ensuring regular updates on the project progress
• Measures project progress against the agreed log frame
• Develop feasible workplans for validation, tracking agreed timelines for tasks assigned to different team members
• Liaise with the Evidence Department to develop a suitable dashboard with project data that is monthly analyzed
• Identifies problems in the implementation, anticipates risks and seeks guidance on how to mitigate and overcome problems
• Represent the project and project updates to the consortium members during weekly meetings (in English) and in sporadic presentations
• Monitor and ensure quality and timely reporting and of project activities documentation

Requisites

• Bachelor’s qualification in relevant field (Public Health, Social Sciences)
• At least 7 years of work experience, in which 5 as a Project Manager of donor-funded projects Previous experience in Sanitation and/or Business Development projects would be an advantage
• Relevant experience in staff management
• Good communication skills verbal and in writing
• Demonstrated experience in project and administrative support activities
• Well organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Good computer skills in common word processing (MS Word), power point and spreadsheet (MS Excel)
• Excellent English and Portuguese language written and spoken skills (interviews will be conducted in English)

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• It's only a prospective funding opportunity in which PSI/Mozambique is still competing. In case of financing, we encourage local candidates to apply for this position