PROJECT MANAGER

JOB TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER

REPORTING TO: PROJECT DIRECTOR

BASED AT: GAMBIA

ABOUT FARSIGHT GROUP:

Farsight Africa Group is an advisory and implementation company that provides services in Public Sector Advisory, Technology and Innovation, M&E Research and Learning, Human Resources and Strategic Communications. Our clients include governments, regional administrations, development organizations and corporate clients.

Farsight Africa Group has established a reputation in the marketplace for working in complex and challenging environments that demand a comprehensive understanding of local cultures, indigenous communication practices and relationships with stakeholders at both the grassroots and national level.

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.

Farsight is growing quickly, and we’re looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible management of key client projects. Coordination of people and processes to ensure that the projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. Interested? Join us.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS THE PROJECT MANAGER:

• Co-ordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Establish, develop and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors.
• Oversee acquisition of resources and materials as needed before and during projects by talking with customers, team members, team heads and in-house accountants and negotiating price and payment agreements with third parties / vendors.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various heads and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. Ensure resource availability and location.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions and implement efficiency improvements.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Analyze economics of project plans and provide actionable feedback relating to cost benefit and return on investment standards.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long term goals.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent in any related field.
• A professional project management qualification is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of Information systems implementation.
• Experience in and good understanding of the public service in an African setting.
• At least 5 years’ experience of involvement in systems implementation for tax authorities

WHO ARE WE A GOOD FIT FOR?

Our benefit comes from our client’s success; our approach is therefore client-centric. Recognizing this balance of mutual achievement, our operations teams create the framework from which we can best respond to our client’s needs. Our professional, experienced workforce connecting across Farsight departments as a unified team applies the tailored programmes for each client. Suppose that sounds like you, apply and join our team.

WE, AS FARSIGHT AFRICA GROUP.

Our mission is to promote Development and Prosperity through concise, consistent, innovative services and products. We strive to become the go-to advisory services company contributing to a better tomorrow for our clients and communities.

BE PART OF THE TEAM!

Farsight Africa is a diverse and dynamic organization, developing relationships through its reliability, innovation and accountability. We seek long-term partnerships, with clients returning to us as they benefit from the tailored solutions of the Farsight Africa team.