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Manage and oversee project execution and budget compliance

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Overview

Manage and oversee project execution and budget compliance

You have:

  • Experience with project management (3 – 5 years)
  • Strong experience in start-up project planning
  • Strong communication skills with field staff
  • Expertise in budget management
  • Bachelor degree, prefer MA

Job Description

- Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the timely execution of programming - Ensure that all technical programmatic elements are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget of the Project - Develop, oversee, adapt/adjust, monitor, and track detailed project work plans and implementation plans for technical deliverables. - Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques, linked to adequate resource allocation, client and partner feedback, and donor feedback - Oversee the development of key MEAL planning, , standardization of MEAL tools, and outcome measurements - Report performance challenges and make proper escalation in an immediate fashion - Perform risk management to minimize project risks and ensure on-time deliverables and/or mitigation measures for implementation delays - Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation linked to the successful startup of technical program deliverables - Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements - 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 - Collaborate set and review monthly targets and weekly work plans for the project with IPs and Project staff - Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis - Ensure the effective and donor-compliant management of the project budget through close collaboration with the Finance department - Extensive project planning for successful project startup, including overseeing the creation of detailed project work plans, MEAL plans, and detailed implementation budgets

Qualifications

- Experience with project management (3 – 5 years) - Strong experience in start-up project planning - Strong communication skills with field staff - Expertise in budget management - Bachelor degree, prefer MA

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a project budget? This question assesses your budgeting skills and ability to handle financial constraints. Share specific examples of projects where you effectively managed budgets and achieved objectives.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? The interviewer wants to understand your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to mitigate risks in projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org