Cluster Projects Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide a coordinating role in the development of a three-year Corporate Strategy and Roadmap for the key programmatic areas including the monitoring and execution of the implementation plan
  
• Support Directors with research, problem-solving, and the accurate and timely reporting of the Nigeria Financial Inclusion Program activities according to applicable timeframes and formats
  
• Manage program reporting process(es) including collation of various project status updates from project staff and technical assistance partners, and the provision of overall program status reporting
  
• Act as an integral member of the team responsible for the centralized process for coordination of resources, planning, communication, documentation, travel, and logistics, and maintain a calendar of deadlines and deliverables for Nigerias financial inclusion program
  
• Support external stakeholder management activities, the cadence of engagements, workshops, and meetings, and delivery of individual projects
  
• Execute set priorities, effect change, manage expectations through influence and in partnership with Directors, suggesting tactics and strategies to address any challenges, issues, and opportunities
  
• Develop project management tools and trackers as needed to ensure a systematic and clear overview of project activities, budget, and results framework is available to ensure effective project management.
  
• Provide support to review and manage the execution of all contracts, memoranda of understanding, and agreements for the Nigeria financial inclusion program
  
• Identify and monitor all contractual obligations of all parties/stakeholders of the Nigeria financial inclusion program
  
• Documentation of technical assistance requirements, review and analysis of Requests for Information (RFIs), and Request for Proposals (RFPs) on the program
  
• Monitor and process approved relevant program expenses and invoices
  
• Ensure financial inclusion program staff and technical assistance partners adhere to RPA policies and procedures
  
• Work with Directors to manage relationships with key stakeholders including relevant Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), technical assistance partners, consultants, external partners, and the program funder(s)
  
• Manage operational responsibilities, including processing payment requests and creating consultant/vendor agreements for financial inclusion Projects (that may not have employees or staff)
  
• Participate and capture meeting minutes with the various financial inclusion projects involving technical assistance partners, consultants, and project partners and update the CRM with the required information for knowledge management.
  

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification of B.A./B.Sc. Degree or equivalent work experience required;
  
• A Masters degree is preferred;
  
• 3 - 5 years of related experience in the non-profit sector and/ or consulting disciplines
  
• Familiarity and demonstrated interest in financial inclusion concepts and theories
  
• Knowledge or experience working with Nigerian Federal Government offices and the digital financial services landscape in Nigeria
  
• Proven ability to multi-task and balance the workload and deadlines for multiple projects
  
• Strong organizational and project management skills and a demonstrated attention to detail
  
• Clear and prompt communication skills, both oral and written
  
• Experience supporting non-profit operations
  
• Familiarity with non-profit budgets and income statements is preferred but not required
  
• Familiarity with fiscal sponsorship and knowledge of a foreign language (French, Spanish, etc.) and other languages (Hausa, Yoruba, etc.) is preferred but not required
  
• Computer proficiency, particularly working knowledge of Office Suite; familiarity with NetSuite/CRM (Helpful)
  
• Must be willing to travel for client work as needed.
  

Benefits