Purpose of the Job:

Support and manage ICT strategic projects by assisting in team coordination, ensuring quality, and facilitating communication between stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Assist in monitoring the progress of ICT projects, ensuring that project plans, scopes, and resources are effectively managed and aligned with organizational goals.
• Team Coordination: Support the management of project tasks and help project managers in overseeing their responsibilities to maintain project timelines.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication and alignment between clients, stakeholders, and the project team to support project objectives.
• Customer Relationship Assistance: Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients by organizing meetings and supporting customer interactions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cost Management Support: Contribute to the development of cost-effective strategies to ensure the efficient completion of projects without compromising quality.
• Risk Identification: Help identify and address risks to avoid project delays or reputational damage.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that necessary permits and legal documents are in place and maintained throughout the projects duration.
• External Partnership Coordination: Support the management of external contracts and partnerships with agencies as needed for program delivery.
• Financial Monitoring: Assist in handling project financials, ensuring accurate financial monitoring and reporting.
• Contract and Pre-Sales Support: Participate in contract preparation and pre-sales meetings to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Performance Monitoring: Assist in tracking project performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Process Improvement: Help discover opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity across projects.
• Change Management: Support the application of change, risk, and resource management principles to ensure project success.
• Reporting: Assist in providing detailed reports and presentations on project progress, financials, and outcomes to top management.

Job Specification:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in project management, preferably within ICT or a related field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong coordination and team support skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across departments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and in a timely manner.
• Proficient in budgeting and cost management, with a focus on efficiency.
• Realistic and strategic in project planning, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Strong mathematical skills for accurate and quick calculations.
• Effective leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to perform under tight schedules and pressure.