Avis de recrutement : AKADEMIYA2063 recrute un Chargé de projet à Dakar, Sénégal.

 

 

 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the project leader and colleagues on the development of a project work plan and monitoring of activities.

  • Manage calendars and plan deliverables and activities to alert staff and collaborators who are working on the project to ensure timely delivery of products and project deliverables and milestones.
  • Contribute to the development of a procurement plan and closely monitor and manage procurement activities for the project.
  • Draft and facilitate sub-agreements with partners/project collaborators
  • Work with the legal officer to draft NDAs and facilitate their signature and comply with countries’ regulatory frameworks for field data collection, data ownership, digital tools private policies and terms of use.
  • Ensure timely submission of financial and technical reports from partners/sub-grantees
  • Manage contracts and consultancies.
  • Work with the Department of Communications to ensure that communication outputs align with the project communication plan.
  • Lead the compilation of content for the annual and semi-annual reports and liaise with the communication team.
  • Communicate and respond to requests by project partners and collaborators and manage these partnerships.
  • Plan and take the lead in organizing project-related events such as meetings, trainings, workshops
  • Prepare high-quality presentation materials on the project’s activities and progress and present these at internal and external meetings and events.
  • Contribute to the drafting of written project outputs (briefing papers, research reports).
  • Contribute to the project’s outreach to various external audiences including the donor community, government officials, and international and national research agencies.
  • Work with the accountant and applicable F&A Staff to monitor level of effort and expenditure of resources against the project budget.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Selection Criteria

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, or a related field;
  • Experience with coordination or management of research projects/programs;
  • Project Management certification – desirable;
  • Experience in development and implementation of project management systems and tools;
  • Demonstrated experience in interacting with stakeholders (donors, governments, non-governmental organizations, and research organizations), preferably in an international environment;
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and produce completed products on time;
  • Team-oriented spirit and strong interpersonal skills, including flexibility, problem-solving, working, and negotiating under tight timelines and complex circumstance;
  • Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams;
  • Proactive, dependable, and a high attention to detail;
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and implement trainings and workshops;
  • Some prior understanding of resilience and the use of technology and digital tools in the agricultural sector – desirable;
  • Proficiency in English (essential) and French (desirable.

Submission of Applications

If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed CV, and cover letter, in English, by October 16th, 2023, to [email protected] . Please include the position title in the subject line.