Project Director - Africa at Bridge for Billions

ROLES & CONTRIBUTIONS
Project Leader:

• Define and communicate project goals, objectives, and KPIs.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Lead project execution, ensuring timely, within scope, and on-budget completion.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Collaborate with PR & Marketing to position Bridge for Billions and the project in the region.
• Allocate resources efficiently and manage the project budget.
• Build partnerships across the region and onboard additional donors and funders for project growth and sustainability.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Maintain high-quality standards in all project deliverables and conduct regular reviews.
• Implement M&E frameworks to track progress and use data-driven insights for continuous improvement.

Donor and Stakeholder management:

• Act as the main contact for project donors, ensuring strong relationships and collaboration.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial and narrative reports to meet donor requirements.
• Host regular check-ins to keep donors informed about project progress.
• Manage the project budget, ensuring accurate expense reporting and alignment with donor expectations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders, integrating their input into the project strategy.

People Leader:

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor Program Managers and the project team
• Foster a motivated and high-performing team environment using an ‘Inspire & Support’ leadership model.
• Set clear performance goals for the team and provide support as needed ensuring they thrive not only within the project but within Bridge for Billions as a whole
• Ensure a well-distributed and balanced workload across the team
• Develop personal growth plans for each team member based on their professional goals.

Co-lead the Programs Department of the company:

• Work with the Head of Programs and other Program Directors on resource allocation strategies.
• Make data-driven decisions together with other program directors to lead the department.
• Initiate and set goals for programs based on the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Document key processes and ensure knowledge is stored and shared.
• Lead changes proactively and operationalize improvements for team use.
• Share and implement best practices and scalable leadership techniques.

REQUIREMENTS

Hard Skills

• Project Management & Development: 7+ years managing complex projects, with at least 3 years in entrepreneurship or social innovation projects. Proficient in project management, planning, execution, and risk management. Experience with M&E frameworks and data-driven continuous improvement.
• Financial Management & Budgeting: Proven skills in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and managing financial reports. Experience aligning financial management with donor requirements.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficient with digital tools like Trello, Slack, Google Drive, and online incubation platforms.
• Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and lead diverse teams. Strong skills in coaching, setting goals, managing performance, and inspiring growth. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.