Project Manager - NGO (Mthatha Eastern Cape)

Eastern Cape
Salary: R25 000.00 - R28 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: NGO & Non-profit
Reference: copy-2317929

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Vacancy Details

Employer: SOS Children's Village

This position was created specifically for a humanitarian recovery and Child-centered Resilience Project based in MTHATHA. It is a fixed-term role for the duration of the 24-month project, designed to lead, coordinate, plan and drive the successful implementation of the project deliverables.

Previous experience in large scale projects, with many moving parts and a large budget is essential. To start immediately.

KPA’s are as follows:

KPA 1: Ensure the project team understands and are on track with project scope, goals and deliverables

KPA 2: Leads a team through the project life cycle by planning, budgeting, scheduling and tracking a project plan

KPA 3: Stakeholder Management and Advocacy

KPA 4: Assess and evaluate impact, collect evidence and prepare reports

KPA 5: Monitoring and Evaluation (advanced)

KPA 6: Child & Youth, Adult and Asset Safeguarding and Protection

Required Skills

Budgets: 4 to 5 years
Project Management: 4 to 5 years

Candidate Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

· Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

· A valid driver’s license and resides in Mthatha / close community.

EXPERIENCE

· At least 4 - 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the NGO sector or a child-focused organisation.

· A Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in self-management or remote project management, running a project from start to end.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge specific to the position:

Understanding NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends.
At least 4 - 5 years of “on the ground” experience in project management, preferably in the NGO sector or a child-focused organisation.
Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong financial management skills, including budget development and expenditure tracking.
Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and experience in writing project proposals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Above average computer skills and M&E tools

Skills (Key technical skills required):

Expert planning, organizing and coordinating skills
Customer relationship building and communication skills
Report writing skills

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About SOS Children's Village

The SOS Children's Villages Association of South Africa is a member of SOS - Kinderdorf International, the largest private welfare organization for children in the world. Over 200 000 children benefit from the various residential, educational and developmental programmes operating in 135 countries.

SOS - Kinderdorf International began in 1949 when the founder Hermann Gmeiner built the first Children's Village in Imst, Austria.He was committed to helping children in need - children who had lost their homes, their security and their families as a result of the Second World War. With the support of many donors and co-workers, our organisation has grown to help children all over the world.

The varied and worldwide projects of SOS - Kinderdorf International are non-profit, apolitical, interdenominational and non-racial. The projects include SOS Children's Villages, SOS Family Strengthening Programmes, SOS Kindergartens, SOS Youth Facilities, Hermann Gmeiner Social Centres, SOS Relief Work, Hermann Gmeiner Schools, SOS Vocational Training and Production Centres and SOS Hermann Gmeiner Medical Centres.

In South Africa, we take action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organisation. We respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in communities where our mission can contribute to development. We work in the spirit of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and we promote these rights around the world.