Assistant Project Manager Job at FSD Kenya - Adept Recruit

Objective
The Assistant Project Manager, Payments Platform will support the Programme Manager, Payments Platform in the delivery of FSD’s work aimed at developing efficient and interoperable payment systems that promote the use of relevant and affordable digital payments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of various project tasks
• Maintain a project issues log and follow-up on issues for resolution
• Document minutes for all meetings and follow-up on identified tasks
• Develop detailed project plans

Project Administration

• Track project expenditure to ensure that the project operates within the set budgets.
• Ensure that all monthly and quarterly reporting is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all project records and files are maintained and managed
• Develop project progress reports and track project progress against planned activities.
• Develop procurement documents and coordinate the procurement process for all project areas and ensure timely payments are made

Stakeholder Relations

• Follow-up with various industry stakeholders on the delivery of project tasks
• Manage the timely deliverables of consultancy contracts

Technical & Advisory

• Provide technical support to experts and consultants working on the project
• Assist the PM in drafting and/or formatting project documents and presentations as requested.
• Support in project analysis and design
• Support in problem analysis and resolution

Conduct of Work
The Assistant Project Manager, Payments Platform will work as a full-time member of the FSD Kenya team, reporting directly to the Programme Manager, Payments Platform. In line with FSD’s new strategy, the Assistant Project Manager, Payments Platform is expected to work across a number of areas, leading or supporting colleagues in the delivery of the payment platform/infrastructure deliverables. S/he will ensure stewardship for the Trust’s resources and adhere to policies and procedures.

Working arrangements will be flexible with the approach taken driven by the demands of the role. Communication and collaboration is of paramount importance to the FSD team’s effectiveness. Guidelines on effective remote working and flexitime are set out in FSD’s policies and procedures. Successful remote and flexible working requires the full adoption of FSD’s technology based communication tools.

The Assistant Project Manager, Payments Platform will be responsible for supporting the Programme Manager, Payments Platform to deliver FSD’s work which contribute significantly to the achievement of FSD’s mission: “to support the development of inclusive financial markets in Kenya as a means to stimulate wealth creation and reduce poverty”. In particular, s/he will support in the development of efficient and interoperable payment systems that promote the use of relevant and affordable digital payments.

Staff Terms of Reference
FSD is managed on a strongly results based approach and each person is expected to deliver specific annual targets agreed with their manager to support the strategy and business plan. The Assistant Project Manager, Payments Platform will be a key member of the Infrastructure team and will work with the rest of the FSD team to facilitate robust and affordable payment systems. Programme and project reporting, as formally specified in the policies and procedures must be delivered on time and to the highest standards.

Job Qualifications

Strong project management skills will be vital to this position. You will be required to engage with a diverse range of partners and
stakeholders and must therefore possess strong interpersonal skills. To succeed, you will need to be agile, be highly motivated and able
to deliver on a demanding set of outputs against tight timelines. At a minimum you will have:

• Relevant academic/professional qualification (minimum of bachelor degree)
• Minimum of 4years’ experience working in a similar position
• Demonstrable strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and be proactive
• Relevant work experience in the financial services industry
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)