Project Officer Job. Sportpesa Foundation

The Sportpesa Foundation wishes to recruit a Project Officer. Reporting to the Head of the Foundation, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the project management and coordination function at the Sprotpesa Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, project plans, process maps and objectives with the appropriate stakeholders for successful implementation
• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time and within scope and budget
• Ensure clarity of requirements and prepare detailed briefs concerning projects according to the different project types including inter-connected projects
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and periodic reports on project progress and expected out-comes
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Perform risk management and recommend mitigations/remedial action to reduce risk levels
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and records
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment and information
• Coordinate internal and third-party vendors for efficient execution of projects
• Explore, recommend and implement value addition opportunities or process improvement to enhance Foundation projects.
• Develop networks to support project deliverables and conceptualization of new projects
• Support project monitoring, evaluation and project Audit processes through provision of supporting project reports and input as appropriate
• Support the formulation of project related agreements and MoU’s
• Ensure compliance of all regulatory /statutory and other requirements of the Foundation regarding project related engagements
• Participate in Tendering process for Foundation procurement of goods and services related to projects
• Perform any other duties as may be guided by the Foundation Manager or head of Function from time to time

Qualifications

• Qualifications that demonstrate at least 5 years project management experience in a foundation or non-governmental organization set up
• A degree in Business Management or related fields
• Multi-tasking and detailed person
• Excellent written, reporting and verbal communication skills
• Project Management experience especially in community work with socio-economic impact areas.
• Experience working with youth, Women and marginalized publics, Infrastructure as a key or supportive focus in development, Environmental conservation and access of water for communities
• Basic Financial Management Skills.
• Public Sector Engagement Skills
• Willing to be in the field about 30 % of the time and this may include traveling during the weekend.

How To Apply

Please send your application to info@sportpesafoundation.com, so as to reach us not later than 18^th March 2019. Please quote “Project Officer” on the subject line.