Job Description
<ul><li><b>(CV and Cover letter are required. Please refer to the Ministry's Website for the entire job description)</b></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">The Incumbent is required to independently manage the activities of small to medium-sized projects or manage, under the supervision of a Programme Manager/Designated Officer, large and complex projects under a Ministry/Department programme or portfolio, ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timelines and budget. Duties Include developing project plans, budgets and schedules; implementing project plans; managing and leading project teams; monitoring and managing project scope, risks and Issues; and reporting on project activities to management and other stakeholders. Dependent an assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of duties of the position.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal">Develops and implements project plans/proposals for small to medium-sized projects. This includes:</p><ul><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-indent: -0.25in;">Holding meetings with stakeholders to obtain Information on business requirements;</span><br></li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span><!--[endif]-->Determining the scope and deliverables of the project; <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span><!--[endif]-->Identifying the work activities required for successful project completion; <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span><!--[endif]-->Establishing schedules; <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span><!--[endif]-->Preparing budgetary and staffing plans;</li></ul></li></ul><p><ul></ul></p><ul style="letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-indent: 0px;"><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span><!--[endif]-->Identifying and assessing risks and issues. </li><li>Monitors and manages project expenditure to ensure project is completed within budget; applies for release of funds as required; authorless project expenditure in line with budget plan.</li><li>Manages project schedule to ensure timely completion of the project and milestones; establishes work plan and staffing for the project and arranges for recruitment and equipment of project personnel, Supervises project team.</li><li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Manages project resource allocations,</span></li><li>Manages changes to project scope. cost, schedule, and quality; ensure that all changes are documented and approved,</li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; Monitors and manages project quality to ensure the deliverables comply with agreed standards,</span><br></li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monitors, manages, and responds to project risks and issues; recommends and Implements solutions</li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Performs project post Implementation activities such as soliciting feedback from stakeholders, preparing reports, and archiving Information</p></li><li style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Prepares Cabinet Notes, reports, presentations and other documentation for management on project matters; reviews status and other reports prepared by project personnel,</span><br><p class="MsoNormal"></p></li></ul>
Key Competency
<ul><li>Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and procedures,<o:p></o:p></li><li>Knowledge of Strategic Management, Project Cycle Management principles, practices, and techniques.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Knowledge of the relevant procedures, rules, regulations, and policies of the Central Tenders Board Ordinance.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to analyse and evaluate projects and to devise effective methods of evaluation.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to lead and manage small to medium-sized projects, including project teams.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to lead the project Implementation process and devise creative solutions to address problems encountered and resolve conflicts.<o:p></o:p></li><li>Ability to conduct research into programme/project-related Issues.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>