Project Manager at a Reputable Non-governmental Organisation - DCSL Corporate Services Limited

DCSL Corporate Services Limited - Our client, a reputable Non-governmental Organisation, is currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Project Manager will oversee the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from the point of conception to execution.
• S/he should be very proactive, a strategic thinker, an effective communicator and have a great understanding of the role.
• The Project Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities
In fulfilling his or her responsibilities, the successful candidate will:

• Engage stakeholders and prepare project requirement documents
• Prepare project planning documentation like charter, daily project report templates, glossary, assumption risk documents and mitigation plans
• Review proposal work plan and prepare work breakdown structure and Grant chart
• Develop logistics and travel plans for all the technical support officers
• Supervise the field assessors, technical support officers and monitor data collection activities
• Organize daily stand-up meetings and collection of daily reports
• Collate reports from the field teams in the different states and prepare a comprehensive data collection report
• Prepare project closing reports and submissions.
• Report and accelerate risks or blockers within the projects daily
• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor organization.
• Oversee all project activities and be the main contact point for the donor and the field staff
• Capacity building and mentoring of project officers.
• Ensure that all team members and selected partners are aware of, and have the capacity to fulfill, their responsibilities and functional roles for project implementation.
• Work as a positive team member and contribute to the objectives of the NGO.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or M.Sc. in Project Management, Business Administration, or any related field
• MBA/MPH is an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years’ with at least two (2) years’ preferably in project management with an NGO.
• Prior experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Outstanding team player.

Application Closing Date
25th February, 2022.