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Position : Project Manager - Kigali We are looking for a Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The role involves coordinating teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and communicating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria Coordinate project activities and ensure timely execution Manage project changes, risks, and issues Team & Stakeholder Management Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams Assign tasks and monitor performance of team members Engage internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status updates Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage project budgets and expenditures Ensure efficient utilization of project resources Monitor costs and ensure financial accountability Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Track project progress against plans and milestones Prepare project reports for management, donors, or clients Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards Conduct project reviews and lessons-learned sessions Risk & Compliance Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and legal regulations Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met (where applicable) Required profile for job ad : Project Manager - Kigali Qualifications & Experience (Enhanced) Education Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology, Development Studies , or a closely related field (mandatory) Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, or related discipline is a strong advantage Professional Certifications (Highly Preferred / Required) Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI PRINCE2 Practitioner Agile / Scrum Certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) Certification in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for NGO/development projects is an added advantage Experience Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in project management At least 3–5 years managing complex, multi-stakeholder or high-value projects Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget Experience managing cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors Demonstrated experience in risk management, procurement, budgeting, and contract management Technical & Management Competencies Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile) Advanced skills in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance monitoring Ability to develop and manage logical frameworks, work plans, and KPIs Strong understanding of financial management and reporting Experience using advanced project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Jira, or similar) Leadership & Strategic Skills Proven leadership and people-management skills Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills Ability to align projects with organizational strategy and donor/client expectations Job criteria for job ad : Project Manager - Kigali Job category : Management - Marketing, communication - R&D, project management Industries : Advice, audit, accounting - Banking, insurance, finance - Distribution, selling, wholesale - IT, software engineering, Internet - Marketing, communication, media Employment type : Permanent contract - Freelance - Part-time work Region : Kigali Province - International City : Kigali Remote work : No Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years Educational level : Master - Doctorate Spoken language : english > good level Number of Position(s) : 15 Salary expectations : > FRw 4,200,000 Team management : Yes Planning Management Leadership Compliance Risk Management Strategy Business Administration Writing Contract Management Communication Stakeholder Management Scheduling Be cautious!
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