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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for our office in Kampala,
Uganda.
PROJECT MANAGER – Kampala
Position Title:Project Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Montrose Africa
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:Friday 6 February 2015
Background Information:
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.
Key Functions for this Position :
1. Project Management Support
· Developing and managing work plans
· Ensuring deliverables are of high quality and on time
· Managing personnel and technical teams
· Ensuring compliance to contracts and standards
· Coordinating writing of reports, proofreading and editing
· Managing procurement of equipment and supplies
· Travel and other logistical arrangements and procedures
2. Technical Inputs Support
· Providing technical inputs in relevant areas of technical expertise and
experience.
· Reviewing, editing and/or writing technical reports
· Undertaking research on relevant technical areas.
· Where appropriate, undertaking field work related to providing technical
inputs
3. Support to Business Development
· Carrying out research on potential clients and opportunities.
· Drafting components of proposals as required
· Supporting identification of consultants for work on new and/or existing
contracts.
· Administrative support to business development as required
Skills and experience required:
· Masters’ Degree in International Development, Public Health, Education or
related fields
· Minimum five years’ relevant experience in project management or related
field
· International experience essential
· Experience in developing countries an asset
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
· Highly numerate
· Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
· High degree of flexibility and creativity
· Good inter‐personal skills
· Excellent English language skills, knowledge of Spanish and/or French an
advantage
· Preference to those already located in Uganda
Mode of application:
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity
please submit a detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how you
are suited for the position hr@montroseint.com by Friday 6 February 2015.
