Job Vacancy: Job title: Senior Project Manager – Nigeria
Job description: About the project:
The Fleming Fund aims to respond to the global threat of drug-resistant infections, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The aim of the Fleming Fund’s program of country, regional, and fellowship grants, managed by Mott MacDonald, is to improve the ability of Fleming Fund countries to diagnose drug-resistant bacteria, generate data, and strengthen surveillance to inform policy and practice at national and international levels.
During Phase I, support has been provided to
200 surveillance sites in Africa and Asia. About two-thirds of these have been in the human health sector with the remainder being in animal health, veterinary services, food safety, and environment laboratories. Phase II of the Fleming Fund is set to provide further support to Fleming Fund countries. Investing in similar areas, the program focuses on four outcomes:
- Production of quality AMR/U/C and burden data
- Quality analyses of data
- Sharing analyses and data with decision-makers
- Promoting sustainable investment to counter AMR
About the role:
The Senior Project Manager works under the supervision of the Project Director (PD) on all aspects of project management and implementation. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day project management and overall monitoring of project progress against benchmarks. The Senior Project Manager ensures that the activities are implemented as planned and deviations in activity timelines are flagged for the attention of the PD. S/he contributes to the design and implementation of technical activities in support of the project’s objectives, ensuring timely mobilization of needed high-quality support to the project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize project management methodology to effectively plan, execute, and monitor project activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams on the FF project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- Prepare regular updates including presentations and reports for the attention of the Project Director, providing clear visibility into project progress.
- Assist in donor reporting.
- Track milestones and deliverables, identifying and addressing potential risks and issues promptly.
- Support the PD in stakeholder engagement, fostering positive relationships and ensuring alignment with project goals.
This list is not exhaustive, Senior Project Manager will be expected to carry out other duties as assigned to achieve the outcomes desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
What do you need to apply?
MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.
Specific requirements for this role would be:
Education:
- A postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification is preferred.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in project management with a strong understanding and practical application of project management approaches. 10 years’ experience is preferred.
- Experience working in an NGO is preferred.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager creating and managing systems, tracking, etc.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and report writing skills.
- Highly organized.
- Demonstrated diplomatic and management skills, and the ability to coordinate a diverse team across time zones to a common goal.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities. Supervisory experience preferred.
- Proficiency in the use of project management software and tools.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:42:39 GMT
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