Project Manager

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position:

• CTG is looking to submit an experienced Project Manager for a bid in Bamako, Mali.
• This TOR is not a live requirement however is being advertised for the sole purposes of attracting suitable candidates who are happy for CTG to include their CV’s in a bid.
• Should you be selected for this role, you will be based in Bamako, Mali.
• Candidates who are fluent in English & French will be given 1st preference.

Role objectives:

Based full time at the project site, the FSSP Manager provides support to the contractor in the overall management of the FSSP, with tasks that include the following:

• Ensuring the overall quality and management of all services offered by the FSSP & ensuring that these services meet DFATD expectations & needs.
• Defining the scope of the FSSP, deliverables & requirements, in collaboration with FSSP stakeholders.
• Identifying the FSSP risks & developing & implementing emergency & mitigation plans.
• Directing the development and preparation of all key FSSP documents, including procurement plans, as part of development of the Initial Work Plan (IWP), Annual Work Plans (AWPs) & the Operating Procedures Manual (OPM) & the OPM of the LDI.
• Determining needs in terms of financial, materiel or human resources & schedules.
• Supervising personnel activities & monitoring completion of tasks related to administrative, financial, procurement, logistical & transportation services, including LDI fund activities in the context of the FSSP.
• Regularly communicating with the technical authority at the Embassy of Canada to Mali, the recipient country’s govt. authorities or representatives & other key FSSP stakeholders.
• Developing & maintaining effective relationships with networks of key stakeholders (govt., civil society, other donors, private sector).
• Ensuring that the delivery of procurement services for goods & services, particularly procurement of technical specialists, is in line with local & international procurement processes as set forth in the OPM.
• Supervising the activities of the technical specialists & monitoring completion of their tasks.
• Ensuring that activities of the FSSP & technical specialists are within the limits of the FSSP, the budget & the requirements of the IWP, AWPs, OPM & OPM – LDI fund & that they comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring the timely delivery of deliverables that conform to basic professional requirements & the details of FSSP & LDI fund activities.
• Providing support to LDI fund recipients, as required.
• Reviewing the reporting & invoicing for services rendered.
• Ensuring the effective management & internal monitoring of FSSP progress & results, including dealing with issues or problems as they arise.
• Ensuring maintenance of the FSSP record keeping & filing system.
• Providing other related services, as required.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies:

• Highest level of education completed in a relevant discipline in a recognized institution (i.e. higher than bachelor).
• Must be fluent in English & French
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management roles working with proven international development assistance stakeholder(s) or on an international development project.
• Management of project budgets exceeding $1million.
• Demonstrated experience managing the provision of the following types of services namely, administrative services, procurement services, financial services, logistical services, management & administration services of local development initiatives funds.

Team management:

• Team management experience is reqiured for this role.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.