TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY PROJECT MANAGER
Job title: Project Manager
Grad: P4
Superviso: HRST Director
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,.
1. DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES
Job Objective
This is a senior position within the Pan African University's interim Management structure. Reporting to the Director of HRST, the holder of this position will serve as the project manager for the Pan African University He/she will plan, coordinate, implement and finalize programs and activities according to the specifications and deadlines, while ensuring that all is achieved within the budget. Will take oversight of all budget management and planning, including procurement. Shall work closely with the Development Partner(s) that are providing support to the project and ensure information-sharing on essential progress issues.
She/he shall specifically be in charge of the following:
- Provide Strategic Leadership to Project Implementation
- Ensure that deliverables are achieved, deadlines met and budgets maintained
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation system for the project and regular monitoring of activities;
- Coordinate internal communications and ensure the work packages interact and work together to deliver project objectives
- Ensure Timely disbursement and reporting on funds;
- Prepare of quarterly progress reports detailing progress against the output targets, and the activities undertaken in support
- Sharing information regularly on the progress of project implementation, and any relevant issues, including the updating of project monitoring
- Support appropriate staff at the three Institutes based in kenya, Nigeria and Cameroon in the coordination of activities to ensure their efficient and effective contribution to programme outcomes;
- At the end of the assignment, prepare and provide a comprehensive final report on the activities of the project, including accounting for all the disbursements, and financial audits that will be undertaken under the project for presentation to the cost-sharing partners.
- Perform other related tasks and related responsibilities as assigned by the Director HRST/Head of Education Division.
2. Educational Qualifications
- Have a minimum of a Masters University Degree.
- Have a professional qualification in Strategic planning, Project management 2
- Candidates who possess additional professional qualifications such as CPA/CPS or other recognized professional qualifications in administration, management and finance will have an added advantage.
3. Work Experience Requirement
- Minimum of eight years' experience working in a finance and admini stration position, at least three of them in an African institution
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior finance and administration positions at a modern university or research institution, involved in general administration, personnel management, financial management, strategic planning and budgeting.
4. Other Relevant Skills
- i. Demonstrated team leadership skills in change and transition management;
- ii. Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment from diverse constituencies;
- iii. Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
- iv. Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and build collaborative relationships;
- v. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and experience in interpreting complex financial information;
- vi. Good planning and organizational skills;
- vii. Evidence of ethical, transparent, fair, dependable leadership style and professionalism;
- viii. Computer literacy and competency in MS Office Applications and accounting Software.
5. Language Requirement: Proficiency in either English or French language is required. Knowledge of both languages would be an added advantage.
6. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of One (1) years, of which the first six months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.
7. REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 95,508.24 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 83,902.99 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 15 December 2013.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
