Project Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Develop a strategic plan to advance the organization’s mission and objectives
• Provide leadership in programmatic activities through facilitating training
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and address project challenges
• Ensure timely submission donor reports periodically based on grant agreements
• Identify favorable financing partners and accordingly develop, submit and follow-up funding proposals
• Signing all grant agreements and contracts with donors on behalf of the organisation
• Serve as the chief custodian of the organisation’s documents and assets
• Convene and chair management team meetings
• Convene Board meetings and act as secretary thereof
• Oversee the organization’s operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in law, political science, development studies, human rights, communication, or other fields related to the job. Postgraduate qualification in management preferred
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in a leadership position from a non-profit organisation
• Experience in strategic planning and execution at a senior level
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices, including ability to represent the organization publicly
• Should have professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
• Should be able and willing to travel locally and internationally.

Deadline for applications: 12th August 2023