Position Title: Project Manager
The Association of Start-up & SMEs Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) is a business membership organization operating in Kenya that aims to bring together and represent the interests of organizations supporting the development and growth of start-ups and SMEs for maximum impact.
ASSEK seeks to recruit a Project Manager.
Reporting to the CEO, the Project Manager will oversee and manage all projects.
He/she shall ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes.
Work Location: Kisumu / Western Kenya
Gross Salary: KES 150,000
Responsibilities
- Translate the internal Project Management Standards into actionable Program Management
- Ensure that all projects are standardised in their execution and quality
- Facilitate and lead roundtables on key emerging issues in policy, regulations, compliance etc.
- Ensure that the Strategic Projects link to broader strategic goals
- Provide external measurement of project’s milestones and drive account
- Execute and manage “checks & balances” for all strategic projects
- Draft proposals and reports to potential donors, and partners and seek extension and expansion of the current proposals
- Draft and maintain contracts with the project implementers
- Implement business plans, oversee the day-to-day delivery of programs and provide operational support
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and applicable legal requirements
- Collect data from members and the ecosystem to enable develop programs, and identify opportunities and challenges.
- Propose and develop innovative approaches and programs that help offer solutions or add value
- Drive the analysis of new opportunities and create a strategic roadmap
- Oversee the effective design, management and delivery of all programs
- Ensure adequate and timely communication of Strategic Programs to all the stakeholders
- Establish and build mutually beneficial partnerships with organizations, governments, local and international players.
- Ensure strong stakeholder management
- Report, communicate and advise Management and the Leadership team on all Strategic Projects
- Represent the organization in meetings and events attended by high-profile stakeholders
- Define project requirements and work with the internal team in procuring the resources
- Have oversight over the project budget and ensure compliance
Person’s Specifications
- A degree from a recognized university
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in project management
- Proven track record in planning, executing, controlling and closing projects
- Ability to effectively manage a project and its components simultaneously with minimal supervision
- At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising, proposal writing, documentation and donor reporting
- Solid experience in donor and stakeholder management
- Proven track record of developing strategies and managing programmes
- Experience in the innovation ecosystem
- Experience developing and overseeing projects
- Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and with team members
- Strategic thinker, with the ability to thrive in an evolving and challenging environment
- Possess strong communications skills (both verbal and written), a high degree of integrity and dependability.
How to Apply
To apply please send your CV to admin@assek.ke by 23rd June 2022 indicating “Project Manager” on the subject line.
Shortlisting is on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ASSEK is an equal opportunity employer.
Website- https://assek.ke