Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose
The Project Manager will work to support AWIEF’s strategic and business development plans. This includes programme and project management, fundraising, new business development, research, M & E, project reporting, marketing and communications, etc.

Responsibilities
>> Manage a portfolio of projects/programmes;

>> Day-to-day collaborative management of projects in line with project implementation plans, milestones and targets, ensuring delivery of project results on time and budget;

>> Ensure lessons are shared and internalized for purposes of adapting project design to achieve better results;

>> Ensure smooth implementation of the M&E plan;

>> Generate, build and deepen relationships with stakeholders and partners;

>> Identify new business opportunities, design new project ideas and write high-quality proposals in line with AWIEF’s core vision and objectives;

>> Develop project deliverables, monitoring, reporting and presentations;

>> Identify appropriate tools and methods to suit projects constrained by timeline and/or budget;

>> Contribute to marketing and communication strategy to ensure visibility and more resource flow into projects/programmes.

Skills and Attributes
>> Strong project management skills

>> Ability to multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and effectively manage responsibilities across different projects;

>> Ability to prioritize own workload, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and ensure delivery of quality outputs within agreed timeframes

>> Excellent analytical skills

>> Ability to communicate and present clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing in English;

>> A well-organized and self-directed individual with high work ethics;

>> Understanding of and commitment to women’s economic issues and entrepreneurship, the values of equal opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications and Experience Required
>> Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Gender Issues, Development Studies, Economics, or related field;

>> A minimum of 5 years of project/programme design and management experience in the development sector;

>> Experience with designing and managing donor-funded projects is an added advantage;

>> Proficiency in using MS Office tools.

How to Apply
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