Project Management Officer

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Work closely with the Sr. Project Management Officer in defining the project scope and in the development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to facilitate effective administration of projects
• Assist with the preparation of the Project Initiation Document (PID) to outline the purpose and requirements of the project
• Assist with the preparation of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and other key documents to support the project
• Assist with the creation of the Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and schedules for the project and its components
• Assist with the development of the overall budget for the project as well as for project components, and conduct budget reviews and analyses in conjunction with the Sr. Project Management Officer
• Act as the point of contact for all members of the project team ensuring effective flow of communication from inception to completion of the projects
• Track project progress against the set goals and timelines, monitoring budget and expenditures, analysing risks, managing resources, and providing regular project updates to all team members
• Assist in the preparation of project expenditure updates and other financial reports
• Prepare regular reports to track the progress of project components including status of milestones and deliverables to ensure schedules and deadlines are being met
• Identify project issues and possible solutions, and bring them to the attention of the senior team members
• Assist in ongoing risk assessment and mitigation actions across all projects
• Undertake other assignments from time to time, depending on the needs of the project
  

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 3-4 years’ experience in providing support to medium to large scale projects
  

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel/pivot tables)
• Project management
• Knowledge or project management, flowcharts, technical documentation, etc.
• Knowledge of project management tools
• Analytical thinking
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communicating and influencing
• Problem solving