Project Manager - Durban, South Africa - Islamic Relief South Africa

Islamic Relief South Africa
Islamic Relief South Africa
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Durban, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Position Identification

Position Title:
Project Manager


Organisation:
Islamic Relief South Africa 'IRSA'


Location:
Durban Office-KZN


Contract:
One year fixed term


Reports to:
Regional Programmes Coordinator-KZN


Grade:
TBD**
Purpose of Position


The Project Manager will play a central role in ensuring that the main elements of the project are achieved in a timely and effective manner.


Key Accountabilities

1.
Project Management

  • Ensure that the project is implemented according to plan from the beginning to the end, and that agreed objectives have been met.
  • Ensure implementation of the agreedupon funding proposal, assist with revising the proposal and budget over time if required, based on input and feedback from key stakeholders.
  • Work closely with individuals and groups supporting the delivery of any activity, while determining roles and responsibilities based on activity requirements and timeframes.
  • Ensure that project documentation is well managed and available to relevant stakeholders, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (PMER) and for audit purposes.
  • Ensure that relevant indicators are recorded, tracked and reported.
  • Draft and Manage project MOUs, contracts and agreements to ensure good project governance.
  • Work creatively and analytically in a problemsolving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
  • Establish practices, templates, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.

2.
Financial Management and Controls

  • Oversee the efficient administration of the project in terms of finances, consultant contracts, keeping of records/minutes and other administrative tasks as required.
  • Provide timely and high quality finance reports to the Line Manager on the results of the process.

3.
Project Monitoring

  • Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines and milestones to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain a usable and wellcommunicated schedule for all phases of the projects, ensuring effective Monitoring and Evaluation system.
  • Conducting regular field visits to ensure effective implementation of projects activities.
  • Provide onsite leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.

4.
Reporting

  • To provide quarterly and monthly narrative reports to the IR Programmes Department.
  • Develop regular projects updates and timely narrative activity reports, as required.
  • Ensure compliance to legislative requirements of KZN for the smooth operations of the project, more details to shared later.

5.
Others

  • Travel and spend time within the field for 60% of the year.
  • Carry out, where possible, any other duties that is in line with the job purpose as requested by the linemanager.

Key interfaces:


  • Communicates effectively and systematically across the organization.
  • Regional Programmes Coordinator-KZN
  • HoD
  • All staff

Educational Qualification:


  • A graduate degree in development, humanitarian or any other related field.

Skills & Knowledge Required

  • Minimum of 3 years of successful project management experience in the humanitarian/development field (Rehabilitation and construction project management, and capacity building areas).
  • Knowledge of the humanitarian and development sectors, and experience with and knowledge of humanitarian standards.
  • Proven skills in leading, reporting, analysing and problemsolving.
  • Welldeveloped organizational and planning skills.
  • Management skills, including strong teambuilding skills.
  • Able to communicate verbally and written in English.
  • Good Computer Skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Ms Project).
  • Punctuality and respect for rules and procedures.
  • Able to work independently, i.e. with mínimal supervision and well under pressure.
  • Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding workrelated information and data.

Key Islamic Relief Qualities Required

  • It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to IR's vision and mission as per below:
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Excellence (Ihsan):Our actions in tackling poverty are marked by excellence in our operations and conduct which are deserving of the people we serve.

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Sincerity (Ikhlas):In responding to poverty and suffering our efforts are driven by sincerity to God and the need to fulfil our obligations to humanity

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Social Justice (Adl):Our work is founded on enabling people and institutions to fulfil the rights of the poor and vulnerable. We work to empower the dispossessed towards realising their God-given human potential and developing their capabilities and resources.

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Compassion (Rahma):We believe the protection and well-being of every life is of paramount importance and we shall join with
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