Femi Akindele
Sahei Gender Development Initiative (SGDI) is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit organization. It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals.
Project Manager
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location: Borno
- City: Maiduguri
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Location: Northerns Nigeria Maiduguri rooving to Katsina Sokoto
Dration: 9 months with possible extension
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the successful delivery of projects within scope, timeline, and budget. This role involves coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring project objectives align with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Coordinated
Project Implementation
- Lead the day-to-day implementation of project activities.
- Supervise project staff, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure quality performance.
- Monitor project activities.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Track passes
- Lead
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final narrative and financial reports for donors and internal use.
- Document lessons learned and best practices.
Finance
- Oversee project budgets, including forecasting and expenditure tracking.
- Ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial regulations.
- Approve and manage procurement and logistics related to the project.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, partners, and local stakeholders.
- Foster strong collaboration with government, communities, and other partners.
- Represent the organization in project-related meetings, conferences, and forums.
Risk and Issue Management
- Identify and manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Solve
Qualifying:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree or certification (PMP, PRINCE 2, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Experience:
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Solid financial and budget management skills.
- Excellent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
- skills
Working Conditions:
- Based in [Maiduguri], with frequent travel to field sites.
- May require working extended hours and weekends to meet deadlines.
Method of Application
- Interested candidates should complete and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Name_ Position you applied for”.
- Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
- SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
- SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
Interested and qualified? Go to Sahei Gender Development on docs.google.com to apply
