Project Manager

Job Description The project manager will perform the following duties in coordination and under the General Manager:

•  Responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project;
• Develop detailed program implementation plans;
• Ensure activities are implemented according to the implementation plan and budget, donor requirements and acceptable quality standards in ways that are responsive to communities’ need; Maintains ongoing communication with project stakeholder regarding project progress and challenges; Continuously assesses project’s context, assumptions and changes in the working environment to ensure that the project focus, strategies and activities remain relevant and to propose adjustments when needed; ·      Ensures appropriate utilization of fund; ·      Monitor  budget burn rates and make adjustments when needed; ·      Ensure timely financial reporting is done; Organize a monitoring system to collect routine data for tracking project performance and decision making; ·      Prepare necessary project reports; ·      Implement other M&E related tasks based on donor requirements; and ·      Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

  Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management; Journalism, Media and Communication Studies and other related Social Studies fields;
• At least 3 years relevant work experience is required;
• Knowledge about the Ethiopian media industry, it’s demands and development related challenges;
• Adequate understanding of project cycle management;
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills and;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Power-point with financial literacy & knowledge in budget tracking.

     Desirable Qualities ·      Accepts and gives constructive criticism;

·      Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs;

·      Monitors own work to correct errors;

·      Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas and; ·      Takes joint responsibility for team's work. How to Apply   Application Instructions: Please submit cover letter and CV not more than two pages to info@omniethiopia.com or bsimesso@googlemail.com by August 01, 2024.

Please include the name of the position in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and finalists will be contacted.

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