ICT Project Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Project Phase

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility based on IT expert’s recommendation

Planning Phase

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (business case, project brief, project plan, etc.)
• Coordinate requirement gathering and translation into technical specification with support of IT experts
• Facilitate and coordinate planning sessions and team meetings
• Ensure resource availability and allocation

Execution Phase

• Ensure realization of project objectives, deadlines, and value-creation for the organization
• Coordinate project team members and their deliverables
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and project stakeholders and manage expectations
• Monitor & control plans, budgets, risk log, quality standards, deliverables, and dependencies
• Manage & report project progress and adapt work as required
• Establish adequate change management strategy for a successful adaptation of IT solutions

Closure Phase

• Ensure proper administrative closure and handover to relevant stakeholders
• Internal Stakeholders management, by establishing a strong partnership with Internal Stakeholders, in particular in the Digital, CRM, Communication & Fundraising domain

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information System Management, or related fields, or equivalent by demonstrated experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the IT sector
• At least 3 years of project management experience in the role of IT project manager in the area of Digital Identity, CRM, and Business Transformation more in general (i.e., roll-out of new applications, technology enhancements and upgrades, process digitalization)
• Prince II, PMP, SCRUM Master certificates are a plus
• Experience with MSF or other NGOs in similar contexts is a plus

Competencies

• Mastering of project management tools and methodologies (waterfall / agile / hybrid)
• Very good understanding of Digital Identity management, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), End Point Management solutions, Web Development technologies, Office automation, Cloud Management, Data Management and Digitalization of manual processes, good understanding of latest technology, familiarity with application development and deployment process  
• Finance acumen to develop, track and report on project budgets
• Ability to report to Steering Committee, including fine Report writing and Presentation skills
• Requirements collection and prioritization
• Highly literate in Microsoft Office tools: PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
• Capacity to use Microsoft Project, Power BI-like tools is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Flexible, pro-active, well-structured, and quality-oriented
• Resilient, excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an eye for details
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders (transversally & remotely)
• Well-developed multi-cultural awareness and ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment
• Motivation and interest to work within humanitarian domain and MSF

Languages

• Oral & written fluency in English
• Oral & written fluency in French is a strong asset

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: November 2023
• Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
• Contract type: Open-ended contract – Full time
• An annual salary of EUR 32,703 at Level 4B based on a full-time appointment
• Global benefit package includes school fee benefit/support for dependents and other allowances ranging between EUR 620-1,159/month based on individual & administrative status
• Other benefits include 25 days of annual leave, Employer Pension contribution, Medical Insurance (staff and family), Relocation support for non-Kenyan residents etc. based on MSF EA terms/conditions
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
• Deadline for applications: 11/10/2023

Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org and mention “ICT Project Manager Nairobi” in the subject of your email.