September 2nd, 2020 at 07:18 pm
Special Projects Manager (Full-time)
The special projects manager is responsible for project managing the implementation of Africa Check’s various special projects across our four countries of operation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Project managing the successful execution of Africa Check’s special projects, including a new project involving our network of supporters to increase the reach and impact of our work
- Driving impactful and effective delivery through proactive and clear communication, strong team coordination and excellent planning
- Leading regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress, and to identify and manage risks
- Managing relationships with external service providers, ensuring their work meets the agreed specifications
- Contributing to impact tracking and assessment of Africa Check’s work, including reporting on a regular basis
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree
- Five years’ relevant experience
- Excellent results-driven project management skills
- Proven ability to apply creative solutions to problems
- Resilient self-starter who takes ownership of projects while working collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to effectively prioritise when juggling multiple responsibilities while maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to build and grow effective relationships
- An interest in mis- and disinformation, specifically in Africa
- Experience working across diverse geographies and cultures (advantageous)
Submit a CV with a cover letter explaining why you would be ideal for the position to info@africacheck.org by 14 September 2020 using the following subject line: “Application special projects manager”. Should you not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.