• Application Deadline:
• Position: Project Manager-- BMGF Africa HCD+


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Summary of the role:

The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director. S/he provides administrative, financial, contractual, and management oversight for a portfolio of projects. S/he will work directly with project and technical leads to ensure projects achieve quality programming and development outcomes.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Accountable for managing project financial and contractual performance targets and leading monthly project financial reviews, technical deliverables, and troubleshooting any issues.


• Works with designated Technical Lead to ensure that technical activities and deliverables are high quality and implemented per the contract scope of work and approved work plan.


• Proactively identifies and analyzes risk areas and advises the relevant stakeholders on preventative measures.


• Served as the primary point of contact for operational and financial matters related to project implementation.


• Manages resource needs for performance and encourages collaboration within the broader organization.


• Responsible for project outcomes by providing the necessary support for target teams to succeed.


• Participates and provides support to project field teams during strategic planning sessions.


• Develop proposal and terms of reference as the need arises


• Manage budget realignments, contract modifications, and subcontract modifications.


• Participates in research, pre-positioning and/or proposal management for opportunities.


• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep the budget on track


• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, master budget etc.


• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects.

Requirements & Specifications

• Interested candidates should have a minimum of the first degree in any social science discipline especially in economics, data science, statistics and business.


• 8- 10 years of progressive work experience in program management capacity.


• A Master’s Degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an added advantage


• Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals


• Demonstrable experience in the management of program complete life cycle


• Excellent project planning, management, and monitoring & evaluation skills


• Demonstrable business acumen and global agility, including an in-depth understanding of financial and budget planning. 


• An excellent communicator with brilliant leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and IT skills, including strong reporting/presentation skills and familiarity with a wide range of IT applications


• Outstanding interpersonal, highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to the client


• Build the capacity of the place teams to deliver on programme deliverables, reporting, and financial management.


• Experience of closely working with government departments at local and state levels is highly desirable

Language:

• Fluency in English and French language is required.