Avis de recrutement : Bodhi Global Analysis recrute un.e Chef.fe de projet au Kenya et en Tanzanie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description

The Project Manager will be central to the delivery and management of Bodhi’s projects. They will manage a number of projects at the same time, for a number of different clients with different requirements and deadlines. Key responsibilities will include resource and work planning, budget management, reporting, systems and tool development, and team and client management. They will also support staff management and wider company learning.

Position is ideal for you if you:

  • Have proven project management experience, including preferably a qualification in a recognised project management approach (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean).
  • Background in working in international development, for NGOs, donors, UN agencies and/or private consultancies.
  • Have worked in fragile and conflict affected countries or on projects in those countries.
  • Are proactive – you anticipate problems and tasks, communicate them to the team, and propose solutions.
  • Are highly organised.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

A. Project Delivery (80%)

The Project Manager plays a key role in delivering projects, including project direction, management and some technical inputs.

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, to high levels of quality and in keeping with our ethics and ethos.
  • Design, tailor and implement project management tools and processes.
  • Develop and sustain our reputation for high quality, innovative, and client and community focused work.
  • Lead on project responses to strategic risks and opportunities.
  • Balance project and company resource requirements.
  • Effectively, empathetically, and diligently manage relationships with clients, partners, team members and stakeholders more broadly.
  • Sometimes perform technical advisory and other roles on contracted projects.

B. Learning (20%)

The Project Manager supports internal and external learning, particularly on key services, thematics, and geographies. This includes building awareness of Bodhi Global Analysis’ approaches and strengthening the capacity of colleagues to design and deliver to the required standard.

  • Support the identification of lessons from across Bodhi Global Analysis’ portfolio, and beyond, and facilitate lesson-learning across the Team.
  • Support senior team members to drive cross-project project management good practice, through design and delivery of training modules and other learning events.
  • Work with colleagues to support their professional development in areas of specific expertise or companies, including supporting the development of in-house training materials and delivery of training.
  • Engage with the wider sector through attendance and participation in relevant external events.

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

  • BSc qualification.
  • 6+ years experience working in international development or the wider consultancy sector.
  • Proven expertise in the management of complex multi-year projects, including managing and implementing projects in accordance with approved budget, client regulations and procedures, and the specifications determined in the SOW.
  • Proficiency in international development NGO, donor governments, and UN agency regulations, procurement procedures and contract compliance.
  • Strong people skills evidenced by client and team management experience, including through Project Manager roles.
  • Experience of developing and running effective and efficient project management systems.
  • Have experience working in the international development sector / FCAS environments.
  • Experience in deploying to challenging operating contexts to start up new monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) platforms or similar programs for international development NGOs, donors, UN agencies, or development consultancies.
  • Experience supporting the pursuit of new business, including competitive bidding.

Skills required

  • Attention to detail: A commitment to high quality deliverables and reports, meticulous in approach to research and report writing.
  • Initiative and flexibility: Competency in independent working, show initiative towards completing goals and objectives, but also have the flexibility to adapt and answer to different demands necessary to fulfil assigned tasks.
  • Teamwork: Openness to ideas and input from others in the team, ability to work collaboratively, have strong listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Organisation: A systematic approach to work, with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently, meeting deadlines under pressure.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate (verbal and written) confidently in English and adapt to different audiences and cultural contexts.

How to apply

Please send:

  • Covering letter;
  • CV;
  • Three references.

By email to [email protected] with the subject “Project Manager”.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to remote interview, and asked to conduct some written tests prior to a hiring decision being made. Any questions may be directed to [email protected]

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Bodhi is committed to diversity in its workforce. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background or disability.

Closing: 26th May 2023