Main Tasks
\nProject Development:<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for the development of project ideas, project design; concept note, log frame, proposal narrative and activities for budget planning\u00a0
\n\tIdentify Partners in alignment with Country Director, Fundraising teams and Initiative
\n\tCollaborate with and support the Partner Portfolio team in planning and conducting partner assessments and addressing identified gaps related to programmes and governance.
\n\tPreparation and onboarding of partner (Kick off workshops; explanation of CBM’s and donor specific tools, processes, and reporting calendar).\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Partner Capacity Building<\/p>\n
\tConduct Partner Programmatic Capacity building events\/ trainings
\n\tSupport the CD in Bi-annual\/annual review meetings with multiple partners
\n\tCoach and mentor partner staff in financial management, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Project Coordination & Quality Assurance<\/p>\n
\tCoordination with partners on agreed activities and timelines. Ensure activities are carried out by the partner as per agreed timeline; communicating with partners on project progress; guidance to partners on implementation issues.\u00a0
\n\tManage Budget and\/ or activity change requests: Alignment\/discussion with partners, analysis of budget or activities and managing deviations, communication and coordination with relevant divisions
\n\tIdentify financial risks such as fraud, weak partner capacity, or low burn rates and develop mitigation actions and integrate same into programme risk registersMonitoring,<\/p>\n
Evaluation and Learning\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tConduct monitoring visits to Partners: Remote or travel on-site. Pre-arrangements and coordination with partner, ToRs development, documents check (including a high-level check of key vouchers), stakeholder meetings, debrief, monitoring report, follow up on agreed actions.
\n\tEvaluations: ToRs development, consultant recruitment, capturing and dissemination of learnings; follow up on actions.
\n\tKnowledge and Learning management: Documentation, dissemination, and representation of learnings\/best practices – internal & external.<\/p>\n
Reporting & Audit<\/p>\n
\tProject Reporting: Review and finalize all reports, programmatic and financial
\n\tCheck activity and budget status to calculate forecast and Request of Funds\u00a0
\n\tEnsure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.\u00a0
\n\tAudits: follow up on programmatic and governance related actions.
\n\tTrack expenditure trends, burn rates, and identify underspending or overspending early.
\n\tMonitor cash forecasts, fund requests and disbursements to ensure liquidity for programme needs.<\/p>\n
Compliance & Risk Management<\/p>\n
\tRisk Identification and Mitigation: Identify project risks\/ issues and develop mitigation plans. Ensure implementation, monitoring, and follow-up.
\n\tCompliance assurance: Ensure that implementing partner has programmatic systems, processes, and capacities in place to guarantee compliance with CBM requirements.
\n\tSupport in implementation of Partner Assessment programme and governance related recommendations and actions.\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0Review monthly or quarterly budget vs actual (BvA) reports with programme managers.<\/p>\n
Project Administration in ERP System (PROMIS\/ NGO Online)<\/p>\n
\tSet up of project in PROMIS and ensure project related data in PROMIS is kept updated during implementation and completion.\u00a0
\n\tTimely Forecasting, Budget adjustments in system considering unspent funds & unimplemented activities, maintain monitoring system and carryout required status updates (forecasts, cost plan revision, upload of reports, Quick Status Review) etc.<\/p>\n
Internal Alignment & External Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tEnsure internal alignment with relevant stakeholders
\n\tRepresent CBM on behalf of Country Director and upon delegated responsibility to external stakeholders<\/p>\n
These are your qualifications<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in project management, International Development, or equivalent
\n\tExperience in project management within the I\/NGO sector, or equivalent
\n\tAbility to plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring they meet objectives and are completed on time and within budget. Well versed in project management tools and methods (iPCM, Log frame, monitoring tools)
\n\tSkills in managing multiple programs, including coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.
\n\tKnowledge in specific thematic areas relevant to the organization’s mission.\u00a0
\n\tProficiency in analyzing and forecasting financial and programmatic data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.
\n\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to stakeholders.
\n\tStrong ability to collaborate and interact with diverse groups, including team members, partners, and beneficiaries.
\n\tAbility to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
\n\tSkills in managing program budgets and ensuring financial accountability.
\n\tProfessional proficiency in English, any additional language will be an added advantage\u00a0
\n\tFlexibility to adjust to changing circumstances and environments.
\n\tUnderstanding and respecting cultural differences to work effectively in diverse settings.
\n\tEnsuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of program management.
\n\tWillingness to commit and adhere to CBM\u2019s values and Child Safeguarding Policy
\n\tReflect CBM values in daily work.<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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