Project Manager at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Project Manager Job Responsibilities

• Assist in project specific opportunity pipeline to ensure timely delivery, compliance and adherence to the Program Management Framework process
• Align the project level strategy with the overall program strategy and highlight any variances to the Project Leader for realignment/adjustment.
• Lead, with the Project Leader, the development of the project workplan
• Analyze the staffing needs for the project and participate in the workforce planning process.
• Contribute to the development of a procurement plan and closely monitor and manage the procurement activities for the project
• Ensure project documentation and the different project activities are up to date and make the necessary update in case of variances/ changes
• Liaise with the program manager to review and update the projects exit strategy/sustainability plan by providing project specific inputs
• Liaise with the program manager in budgeting, assessing alignment and establishing timelines for the project work plans
• Ensure the communication outputs align with the program communication strategy and project communication plan.
• Effectively manage the project budget, ensuring proper expenditure, booking and appropriate burn rate and/or highlighting any variances, and providing suggestions for resolution.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and facilitate effective flow of information between all partners, team members and relevant stakeholders in project activities
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists to ensure project level monitoring, data analysis and reporting to support effective project management.
• Coordinate the preparation of timely and quality reports to be submitted to ILRI, Partners, and Stakeholders.
• Lead the projectmanagement teamand build their capacity on ILRI Program Management Framework to enhance their performance
• Act as the focal point for Program Management Framework at a project level and be responsible for maintenance of the same.

Requirements for the Project Manager Job

• Masters/ Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Program Management or related field
• Program Management certification – desirable
• At least 5 years’ project management experience
• Experience in development and implementation of project management systems and tools
• Excellent people management skills in a multicultural setting
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships
• Excellent managerial and multitasking skills,
• Problem solving skills
• Technical reporting skills
• Track record of showing initiative and driving decision making at project level