Project Manager at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Job Description

• Develop and manage a detailed project work plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Lead and manage the project team, ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and effective teamwork.
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports (monthly, quarterly, and final) to donors and management.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with government officials, local communities, and stakeholders to ensure project acceptance and sustainability.
• Manage project budget and ensure all expenditures are compliant with donor regulations.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress and address any challenges.
• Document lessons learned and best practices throughout the project cycle.

Other Key Qualities Required:

• Understanding your role and responsibilities as well as policies of the organization.
• Completing tasks assigned by the Management, or line manager.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to follow instructions.
• Keeping internal information confidential
• Willing to learn and participate in meeting and training programs.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

• Minimum of Five (5) years of cognate experience within the developmental or humanitarian sector.
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology or related fields.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Have worked before directly with children
• Good knowledge of the EiE Working Group, and understand the education situation of the northeast Nigeria.
• Experience in data collection and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Good knowledge of Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policies, MHPSS and the concept of Do No Harm, and good at working with children and vulnerable people especial in emergency settings.