The Project Manager’s role is primarily to coordinate the implementation of the Building Learning Foundations (BFL) project which is a £25 million project to be implemented in four (4) years. The post holder will be expected to develop operational plans and budgets in line with the project documents for approval by management; liaise with external stakeholders and implementing partners, monitor implementation, and contribute to developing reports.
In addition the post holder may be required to contribute to the development of new business and other programme activities as required.
Job objectives:
- Responsible for efficient management of all project workstreams as agreed between Education Development Trust with her donor, relevant Ministries and Partners
- Drafting and maintaining up to date project plans across all BLF workstreams as directed and approved by the Team Leader
- Monitoring, reporting and management of project issues, risks, actions and decisions
- Alongside wider team reviewing incoming reports as required, highlighting areas of concern / interest and overseeing delivery of required actions
- Maintaining good relations with DFID and other donors, Ministries, INGOs and relevant networks.
- Developing quarterly progress reports for the client and contributing to annual reports as required
- Internal contract reporting these include quarterly business review, highlight reports etc
- Day to day oversight of budgets across the project, reviewing and approving spend (up to agreed levels) and escalated issues to Team Leader as required
- Contract management by overseeing compliance with contract terms, KPIs and deliverables for the main contract and for sub-contracts
- Ensure effective program support of all Education Development Trust consultants and partners
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