Project Manager – NORAD

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation

• Lead the development of the project implementation strategy and conceptual frameworks.

• Support the needs assessment, stakeholder mapping and analysis process.

• In conjunction with the Heads of Region, develop and implement project plans to ensure that each project under the category is delivered on time and meets the agreed objectives of the wider strategy and result framework.

• Develop, monitor and manage the project budget to deliver the category strategy and associated projects, using resources effectively in accordance with the funder’s requirements.

• Support Senior Project Officers in the planning and implementing of project tasks, ensuring correct budget use and conformity to programme specifications.

• Prepare and regularly review a detailed risk assessment for projects to identify, manage and formulate strategies to mitigate any risks to project delivery.

• Facilitate effective liaison between FTA and project implementation partners.

• Convene and steer a project implementation team composed of project implementation leads (senior project officers) from the 4 projects under the programme.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of projects within the portfolio by supporting field staff to capture and submit result-based narrative reports.

• Work with the M&E officer in the collection of monitoring data to inform impact or evaluation studies.

• Coordinate, organize and formulate narrative and financial reports in accordance with project, donor and organisational requirements

• Support and respond to financial and programme audit to improve project performance.

• Establish and maintain a database of all project documents and reports.

• Disseminate top level programme recommendations and key learnings with staff and relevant stakeholders

Programme Advocacy

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships across the regional networks and thematic areas.

• Proactively support advocacy communication and visibility activities in line with FTA’s strategic objectives and project thematic focus.

• Identify opportunities to increase the project portfolio through the identification of programme needs for the category, establishment of partnerships and design of programmes/ projects.

• Manage relationships with existing donors and delivery partners, to promote deeper engagement, loyalty and maximize long term value.

• Develop relationships with new donors, support fundraising efforts and proposal writing.

• Represent FTA in external for a e.g. launch events, donor meetings, conference and trade fairs

General Management

• Support staff in developing realistic work plans based programmatic needs(as appropriate)

• Regularly discuss performance, giving timely, constructive feedback, providing support to address issues and actingwhen necessary

• Provide technical support, guidance and development for team members

• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Social Sciences, Agriculture or related field Experience and Knowledge

• At least 5 years of experience in planning, developing and managing projects in the agricultural sector.

• Experience in external representation with governments, civil society donors and producer networks.

• Experience in managing gender project desirable.

Skills

• Good negotiation skills

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• Project management skills

• Proposal writing skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Sound budgeting skills

• Ability to be creative and think flexibly