Project Manager

 The project manager will: 

•  Plan, manage, and implement the project according to the project’s trajectory budget 
• Provide timely narrative and financial reporting according to project regulations and possible upcoming donor-contracts 
• Ensure complete and timely project documentation at all times 
• Monitor and report on project implementation with all partner organisations 
• Monitor budget and ensure cash availability for project implementation according to Swisscontact and other sponsors regulations 
• Provide leadership and support for project staff 
• Where necessary provide leadership and support for external consultants, advisors, short-term experts and interns/trainees 
• Provide coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of selected project activities in SME support  
• Capacity building of project implementation partners in the areas of SME support and labour market insertion 
• Active management of relations with key stakeholders and private sector actors 
• Active use and exploration of synergy opportunities with other development partners in the areas of SME support and labour market insertion 
• Actively contribute to internal and external knowledge management and positioning events of Swisscontact 
• Analyze and synthesize program outcomes and contribute to the development of the project’s sustainability 
• Internal capacity building of the project’s team members in their further development of their thematic competencies and their professional career 

Requirements/Skills:  

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing 
• Private sector and donor networks 
• Team leader skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Budget and planning and management skills 
• Research skills  
• Strong analytical skills 
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team 
• Ability to identify and highlight acquisition, funding, or scaling opportunities to be pursued  
• Has a network of donors and key stakeholders in the private sector 
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively 
• Coordination Skills 
• Project development skills