Position Title: Project Manager
Organisation: Islamic Relief South Africa 'IRSA'
Location: Cape Town Office -WC
Reports to: Regional Programmes Coordinator-WC
Purpose of Position
The Project Manager will play a central role in ensuring that the main elements of the project are achieved in a timely and effective manner.
Key Accountabilities
Project Management
Ensure that the project is implemented according to plan from the beginning to the end, and that agreed objectives have been met.
Ensure implementation of the agreed-upon funding proposal, assist with revising the proposal and budget over time if required, based on input and feedback from key stakeholders.
Work closely with individuals and groups supporting the delivery of any activity, while determining roles and responsibilities based on activity requirements and timeframes.
Ensure that project documentation is well managed and available to relevant stakeholders, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (PMER) and for audit purposes.
Ensure that relevant indicators are recorded, tracked and reported.
Draft and manage project MOUs, contracts and agreements to ensure good project governance.
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
Establish practices, templates, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
Financial Management and Controls
Oversee the efficient administration of the project in terms of finances, consultant contracts, keeping of records/minutes and other administrative tasks as required.
Provide timely and high quality finance reports to the Line Manager on the results of the process.
Project Monitoring
Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines and milestones to appropriate stakeholders.
Establish and maintain a usable and well-communicated schedule for all phases of the projects, ensuring effective Monitoring and Evaluation system.
Conduct regular field visits to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
Reporting
Provide quarterly and monthly narrative reports to the IR Programmes Department.
Develop regular project updates and timely narrative activity reports, as required.
Ensure compliance to legislative requirements of KZN for the smooth operations of the project.
Others
Travel and spend time within the field for 60% of the year.
Carry out, where possible, any other duties that are in line with the job purpose as requested by the line manager.
Key interfaces:
Communicates effectively and systematically across the organization.
Regional Programmes Coordinator-KZN
HoD
All staff
Educational Qualification:
A graduate degree in development, humanitarian or any other related field.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Minimum of 3 years of successful project management experience in the humanitarian/development field.
Knowledge of the humanitarian and development sectors, and experience with and knowledge of humanitarian standards.
Proven skills in leading, reporting, analysing and problem-solving.
Well-developed organizational and planning skills.
Management skills, including strong teambuilding skills.
Able to communicate verbally and written in English.
Good Computer Skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Ms Project).
Punctuality and respect for rules and procedures.
Able to work independently, i.e. with minimal supervision and well under pressure.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding work-related information and data.
Key Islamic Relief Qualities Required
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to IR's vision and mission.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
Application Deadline: 2024/11/14
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