Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, our client are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB). They have therefore identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various positions within the organization."
The company has decided to start the search for an experienced Assistant Project Manager and the position will be based in Port Harcourt:
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Port Harcourt
Job Purpose
- To ensure effective management and utilization of the company’s resources to achieve set goals and objectives.
Main Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager to:
- Develop and set up a project management and administrative system.
- Ensure the timely implementation of the institutional and capacity building components of the project.
- With the assistance and guidance of the procurement specialist, take full responsibility for procurement of goods, works and services.
- As needed, coordinate the recruitment and ensure effective supervision of PIU staff, short-term specialists and other service providers.
- Harmonize the implementation of the sub-projects supported by African Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB).
- Ensure effective planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring of and reporting on project activities.
- Organise and conduct project management meetings including support for preparations for and participation at the Project Steering Committee meetings.
- Coordinate, collate and carry out quality assurance of all reports prepared by the project team.
- Liaise with the company‘s senior management to ensure its active involvement in the project.
Job Specific Competencies/Skills
- At least a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field. A post-graduate degree in Project Management will be an advantage.
- Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
- At least 5 years of recent post-qualification experience in managing engineering infrastructure projects.
- Experience with donor funded projects is a requirement and experience with ADB or WB an advantage.
Education
- Bachelor Degree in any related course
- A certification in Project Management will be an added advantage
Application Closing Date
28th November, 2014
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should forward an updated version of their CV's to:
[email protected]
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