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Project Manager

First Consult PLC

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Business

Business Administration

Addis Ababa

3 years - 5 years

1 Position

2024-04-22

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2024-04-26

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Project Management

Business Administration

Full Time

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Job Description

The Project Manager will oversee key client projects, with a specific emphasis on client management, contract administration, and support budget monitoring. The role will play a crucial role in ensuring successful project execution, adherence to contractual terms, and efficient resource allocation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Administration:

  • Collaborate with Technical, Compliance and Finance teams to ensure contracts are well-defined, compliant, and aligned with project objectives.

  • Monitor contract performance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to terms, timelines, and quality standards.

  • Address any contract-related issues promptly, including scope changes, deliverables, and payment milestones.

  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Budget Management:

  • Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, considering all relevant costs based on an agreed budget breakdown with the client and project directors.

  • Monitor project expenditures, track variances, and proactively address budget deviations.

  • Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure on time invoicing to the client and accurate financial reporting.

Resource Mobilization:

  • Coordinate internal resources for project start-up and identify additional resources required for smooth startup and implementation.

  • Collaborating with the project team lead to identify the necessary skill set of the project team and facilitate recruitment.

  • Ensure resource availability and allocation throughout the project implementation.

Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks related to contracts, budgets, and project deliverables.

  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

  • Escalate critical risks to senior management as needed.

Reporting and Documentation:

  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, amendments, and financial records.

  • Generate regular progress reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, project burn rate and upcoming milestones.

  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment processing.

  • Ensure accurate and timely technical and financial reporting to the clients.

  • Perform any other duties as may be required by him/her immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in developmental project management, preferably with a focus on contract administration and budget management.

  • Strong understanding of contract terms, legal requirements, and risk management.

  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

  • Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.

REPORTING

The Project Manager reports to the Commercial Director-General Manager and with dotted line to the Technical Director.

How to Apply

First Consult invites all well-qualified candidates to apply. Competent candidates should submit their one-page cover letter and updated CVs only to: jobs@firstconsultet.com before April 26, 2024 Candidates MUST refer to the position title "Project Manager” in the subject line of their email and applications.

Fields Of Study

Project Management

Business Administration

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