United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Project Officer

Organization: Montrose Africa
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 23 Jan 2015

Background

MONTROSE is an international development project management and consultancy company providing support to clients operating in the developing world. Specialized in the sectors of health, education, rural livelihoods and private sector development, our clients include bilateral and multilateral development agencies, the private sector, Non-Governmental Organizations and other development stakeholders.

Job Purpose

To support the effective implementation of Montrose’s contracts through project management support.

Reports to:

Global Director of Programmes and Operations

Location: United Kingdom

Key Functions for this Position:

1.Project Management

· Management of all stages of projects including:

· Developing a work plan with deliverables and timeframe and monitoring progress throughout the duration of the project

· Managing personnel and ensuring compliance to personnel contracts

· Tracking client contract (time line, reporting, payments) and deliverables and ensuring all contractual obligations are met

· Ensuring compliance to HSSE, ethical conduct, IFC standards and/or compliance to any other standards dictated by the client

· Drafting reports and tracking reporting time frames to ensure that all reports and deliverables (narrative and financial) are submitted in advance of deadlines

· Managing procurement of equipment and supplies and ensuring best value for all procurement

· Monitoring and overseeing travel and other logistical arrangements and procedures

· Travel, when required, to project locations to undertake management oversight and project review and assessments

2.Technical Inputs and Support

· Reviewing, editing and/or writing technical reports and components of technical reports

· Undertaking research on potential and existing clients, sectors and opportunities

Skills and Experience

· Degree in relevant field with excellent qualifications

· Three to five years’ relevant experience

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills

· Proofreading and editing experience

· Experience in administrative support including logistics

· Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

· Demonstrated initiative and be able to learn quickly

· Flexibility, creative and problem solving skills essential

· Interest in the field and eagerness to develop skills and experience in this sector

· Second language, particularly Spanish or French, is an asset

How to apply:

Send your CV, cover letter and three references to hruk@montroseint.com by Friday 23 January 2015.