Job Description
Reporting to: Executive Director
Experience: 3-5 years
Purpose statement
We need a project manager who will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects within the organisation, from the initial ideation through to completion. He/She will coordinate people and processes to deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Executive Director in managing the full range of activities required to research, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals for the NGO.
- Develop ideas, design projects and raise funds through proposals to approved foundations, donor agencies and other acceptable funding sources towards achieving programme objectives.
- Active involvement in communication with, and management of the NGO’s Partners and Donors.
- Work with Partners and Donors to develop goals and plans that support programmes and priorities.
- Create and maintain strategic relationships for impactful programmes, including stakeholders' management.
- Coordinate internal and external teams to manage the organisation’s contracts and work plans, and ensure the timely completion of project activities.
- Build positive working relationships with current and future Partners, Funders and/or Donors.
- Maintain and grow the network of contacts within the community development, civil society and governance ecosystem.
- Be a strong team player by actively harnessing team members to develop relationships and access opportunities to increase project-flow opportunities.
- Effectively coordinate communications with prospects and colleagues on project activities and related matters.