Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Project Management & Delivery:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of client projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget (where necessary).
• Develop detailed project plans, set clear milestones, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (internal and client-side) to ensure smooth execution and delivery of project components.
• Conduct regular project reviews and status meetings with clients to ensure expectations are met, risks are managed, and progress is on track.
• Address and resolve any issues or obstacles that may arise during project execution, ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining project timelines.

Client Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
• Understand client needs and expectations, ensuring that the project scope aligns with their goals.
• Provide ongoing support and strategic advice to clients to help them navigate challenges and maximize project outcomes.
• Identify and seize opportunities to upsell additional services that align with client needs and enhance the value of the project.

Organizational Capacity Building:

• Assess clients' organizational structures, processes, and systems to identify areas for improvement and ensure they are equipped to sustain project results over the long term.
• Work closely with clients to design and implement training programs, process improvements, and change management strategies to build internal capacity.
• Provide guidance on operational efficiencies, organizational design, and resource management to improve overall business performance.
• Ensure that knowledge transfer takes place during project delivery, so that clients are empowered to maintain and build upon the improvements introduced.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Develop and implement metrics to track project performance, client satisfaction, and the improvement of the client’s organisational capabilities.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions and recommend adjustments or new strategies where needed.
• Prepare and present progress reports, performance dashboards, and post-project/activity evaluations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Proactively identify potential risks to project timelines, deliverables, and quality, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a risk register and ensure effective escalation and resolution of issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to clients and internal teams.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of project management experience, ideally in consulting, development, or a related field.
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-phase projects for clients in the agricultural sector.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, operational improvement, or change management initiatives.
• Familiarity with client-facing roles, with a strong ability to communicate complex ideas and solutions clearly.
• Strong project management skills, including proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, or similar tools).
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with an aptitude for managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for process optimization and operational efficiency.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills to guide, motivate, and empower client teams to achieve project goals and build internal capabilities.
• Ability to speak Hausa will be an added advantage
• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Project Management or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant certifications (e.g., Agile, Lean Six Sigma) is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Client-focused, with a passion for delivering high-quality service and adding value to clients' businesses.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, capable of building rapport with clients at all organizational levels.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits and Remuneration:

• Competitive Salary and Pay Structure which features market-competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses.
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 20-days Annual Leave
• Career and Personal Development: staff have opportunities to attend workshops, certifications, and professional development courses to enhance their skills.