Key Responsibilities include:

Coordinate the implementation of access, demand, enabling environment activities within the implementing counties.
Managing the project schedule, activity plan and planning milestones, supporting the tracking of progress and deliverables from project partners and implementing counties.
Drafting the necessary project documentation during the design, planning and end-to-end implementation of the project as per the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMG) i.e., results framework, work plans etc.
Helping the project manager to monitor risks and develop contingency plans to respond to emergencies.
Contribute to building strong partnerships with civil society, INGOs, government entities, private sector and other organisations.
Support the Project Manager in preparing donors’ reports in collaboration with project teams, technical teams, funding team and support teams.
Develop Terms of Reference for project consultants/suppliers hired on a short-term basis and ensure proper delivery of technical services and submission of technical and other report within ethical and procurement standards and guidelines.

About you

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience in project management in a project setting, with ability to coordinate implementation of project activities within approved plans, budget, timeline, and quality standards. The ideal candidate should be pro-active and able to operate independently with minimal supervision.
A good understanding of the relevant stakeholders and ability to engage at a high level is needed.
The post holder should have proven experience in donor contracting & budget management, ability to track and monitor project outcomes while ensuring effective stakeholder participation and consensus building.
A Degree or equivalent recognized international accreditation in a project management and/or Bachelors’ degree in business management, international relations, sustainable development, economics, development studies, peace and conflict studies or related field is required.