Title: PROJECT MANAGER
Status: Full-time
Location: Prishtina – Kosovo
Reporting to: Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager will manage and oversee the projects’ implementation and advocacy activities. He/She will ensure the effective and flexible management of the projects, within the projects framework and in line with the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensure timely and duly coordination of the projects and implementation of all project activities in accordance with BPRG objectives.
· Support day-to-day supervision of project implementation and ensure successful project outcomes.
· Monitor and evaluate activities to ensure objectives are met.
· Draft project proposals and coordinate each step toward project implementation.
· Define project objectives, scope, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
· Ensure proper planning of activities and collect reports on their implementation.
· Lead project teams, assign roles and responsibilities, and ensure that the tasks are aligned with the project goals.
· Regularly communicate with BPRG staff to facilitate and stay up to date with the implementation of tasks, and to address any questions, needs, or concerns.
· Prepare and update a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities in line with the budget.
· Manage the delivery of the project according to the plan.
· Manage and adjust any changes in the project scope, schedule, and budget.
· Establish and apply quality control measures and conduct regular reviews to assess performance and address any deficiencies.
· Manage and oversee the project(s) closure processes, including finalizing documents and conducting post-project evaluations for lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
· Manage the relationship and communication with the donor and other stakeholders.
· Identify and mitigate potential risks.
· Perform all administrative matters related to project management.
· Ensure maintenance of proper electronic and paper filing systems.
· Other tasks as required by Balkans Group.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Advanced university degree.
· Proof of at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in project implementation and development, writing project proposals, and project evaluation.
· Proven ability to manage projects according to the scope, budget, and timeline.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· A strong capacity for effective teamwork and a high degree of flexibility in working hours.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, with multi-tasks and deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY
· Cover Letter (in English)
· CV (in English) containing contact details of three references
Applicants who do not meet the requirements and criteria for application will not be considered for the second stage of recruitment.
The closing date for applications is 30 March 2024. Full applications with “Project Manager” in the email subject should be emailed to [email protected]
Balkans Policy Research Group – BPRG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, or other legally protected characteristics
