The purpose of the Project Manager position is to assist in overseeing management of projects that are operational in several countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Main duties & responsibilities:
Depending on the size and complexity of the projects the Project Manager may be responsible for large as well as smaller projects.
Project Planning
Work with the Project Leaders on the development of the project work plan and monitoring of activities
Contribute to the development of a procurement plan and closely monitor and manage the procurement activities for the project
Liaise with the Regional Program Manager in budgeting, assessing alignment and establishing timelines for the project work plans
Ensure the communication outputs align with the program communication strategy and project communication plan.
Project Execution
Assist in the annual and semiannual planning of activities, track progress and report to project leaders
Review monthly expenditures by conducting budget analytics and building alternate scenarios; review all transactions for accuracy, identify issues and apply corrective action.
Review and assign budget codes for expenditures as needed.
Administer and realign the budget according to CIMMYT’s policies and establish a significant working relationship with HQ in support of this activity.
Draft and facilitate sub-agreements with partners.
Ensure timely submission of financial and technical reports from partners/sub-grantees.
Ensure disbursement of payments as required.
Manage contracts and consultancies.
Lead the compilation of content for the annual and semi-annual reports and liaise with communication team.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management or related field
Project Management certification – desirable
Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes
Experience:
Seven years’ project management experience
Skills:
Experience in development and implementation of project management systems and tools
Excellent people management skills in a multicultural setting
Experience in managing stakeholder relationships
Excellent managerial and multitasking skills,
Problem solving skills
Technical reporting skills
Track record of showing initiative and driving decision making at project level
