The Project Manager is primarily an employee of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Musoma with dual reporting to the Graca Machel Trust in Johannesburg, and will manage staff, volunteers, the project budget, project stakeholder relations, donor and stakeholder reporting and the implementation of all aspects of the project in order to ensure that targeted out of school children are identified, enrolled, retained and perform optimally in their school work.

Responsibilities and Key Performance Areas
• Manage the overall implementation plan of the project to ensure that activities are delivered on time and on budget
• Ensure project monitoring, evaluation and reporting to all relevant stakeholders on time
• Manage all project staff performance as per their job descriptions and key performance areas
• Manage the project budget to ensure timely implementation and financial reporting
• Manage the communication plan of the project
• Ensure the effective and efficient management of all relevant project stakeholder relationships
• Manage the project results framework and ensure it is updated timeously
• Manage all outsourced activities of the project
• Train and mentor staff and relevant project stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the project OB time and on budget
• Manage all project assets and equipment

Requirements
• Proven experience and success in the implementation of large donor- funded projects
• Experience in the education sector, including teaching experience
• A degree in a relevant field of study
• A sound knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation in donor funded projects Previous experience in managing a project team
• strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili
• Excellent MS Office skills
• A valid driver’s license an added advantage

How to Apply
Applications should be sent in ENGLISH to the following email address: pddmusoma@gmail.com

Applications can also be dropped off at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Musoma Office in Musoma in an envelope marked PDD Applications.

Applications should include the following:
• A letter of application, clearly stating the position being applied for
• Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 references
• Copy of ID
• Copies of qualifications

Please note the following
The remuneration package for each position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Mara Alliance reserves the right not to fill the post or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. It also reserves the right to do complete verification of all information supplied by prospective staff

Closing date for applications is Friday 11th March, 2016

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.