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Project Manager

Learning for Life Foundation

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Business

Project Management

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-11-11

to

2025-12-11

Required Skills

perform project management

Fields of study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate various initiatives within the Learning for Life Foundation, focusing on agriculture, consultancy, training, development, education, and environmental management. This full-time, senior position requires 5-8 years of relevant experience and will be performed remotely in the South West Ethiopia People's Region. The successful candidate will lead project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs. Strong leadership and communication skills will be essential for fostering relationships and driving team success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.

  • Develop and implement project plans, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.

  • Facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and transparency.

  • Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders.

  • Resolve conflicts and challenges that arise during project execution, employing strong problem-solving skills.

  • Monitor project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing conditions or objectives.

  • Lead training and development initiatives for team members to enhance skills and foster professional growth.

  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders to support project success.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures throughout all project phases.

  • Evaluate project outcomes and prepare comprehensive reports for future improvement.

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrate strong budgeting skills to manage financial resources effectively.

  • Exhibit charisma to inspire and motivate team members and stakeholders.

  • Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written formats.

  • Utilize conflict resolution techniques to address and mitigate project challenges.

  • Apply creative thinking to develop innovative solutions and approaches.

  • Engage in critical thinking to analyze project data and make informed decisions.

  • Employ decision-making skills to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently.

  • Demonstrate emotional intelligence to understand and respond to team dynamics.

  • Display leadership qualities that foster collaboration and accountability.

  • Organize schedules and manage timelines to ensure project milestones are met.

Desired Skills:

  • Implement action planning strategies to achieve project objectives.

  • Adapt to changing circumstances and pivot strategies as needed.

  • Utilize basic knowledge of user interface communication to enhance project reporting tools.

  • Demonstrate effective communication and sociability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.

  • Manage inventory and resources to optimize project outcomes and efficiency.

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Fields Of Study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

Skills Required

perform project management

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