Montrose Project Officer- Kampala Jobs in Uganda
Montrose Project Officer- Kampala Jobs in Uganda
Closing date: 22 Mar 2019
Project Officer
Job ApplicationMontrose is looking for two full-time Project Officers to be based in Kampala, Uganda. You will support the Programme Managers to implement our existing programmes in Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Uganda.
You will represent Montrose and our unique brand of pragmatic development solutions to our clients, partners, and consultants, and support the growth of the company’s portfolio.
You will have a willingness to learn, great attention to detail, take the initiative and communicate well with all stakeholders, be outward-going and responsive, and be eager to grow with the company, demonstrating flexibility, creativity and initiative.
Montrose:
We are an international development, social investment, and environmental consultancy company. We exist to deliver better quality, pragmatic, tailored programmes which improve lives across the developing world.
We specialise primarily in the health, education, enterprise, environment, and research service areas. We are driven by a mission to deliver better because our clients and beneficiaries deserve better.
Montrose works with people who share our enthusiasm for this vision and style, including bilateral and multilateral development agencies, the private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other development stakeholders.
Montrose is a UK company with an Africa Regional Office in Kampala, Uganda.
Purpose of the Position: To support the successful delivery of Montrose global programmes
Grade Level: 2
Direct Reports: None
Location: Kampala with willingness to travel to other Africa and Asian countries
Core Responsibilities of the role:
The Project Officer will support the Senior/Programme Manager with direct project management of specific projects and day-to-day implementation of contracts. This includes:
1. Technical Programme Management:
Manage discreet projects or project components as required
Support the Programme Team in managing cost-effective and high-quality project implementation
Develop and manage work plans and working budgets where applicable
Where applicable, represent Montrose on working groups to support the achievement of project goals
Draft, review, edit proofread, and/or write technical reports and components of technical reports where applicable
Support technical experts through providing basic research or other support on technical areas where applicable
Support Senior/Programme Manager in ensuring compliance with contracts and internal policies
Ensure all project reports and documents are formatted according to Montrose’s style guide
Contribute to the development of project specific stakeholder management plan
2. Finance:
Demonstrate basic understanding of financial management in Montrose through:
Drafting of working budgets as requested by the Programme Manager
Costing of inputs for budgets
Participating in monthly reviews of working budgets vs. expenditures
Flagging any risks, underspend, overspend
Comply with all internal governance & finance procedures and standards (including confidentiality, accountability)
3. Consultant Management:
Pre-contracting
Draft consultant TORs
Lead in identification of qualified consultants
Prepare consultant interviews (panels, dates)
Lead in communication of interview results to consultants
Complete compliance and due diligence processes for consultants
Contracting/Delivery
Ensure consultants have consultant pack in good time
Support PM to ensure consultants are contracted in time
Support PM to manage consultant deliverables (scope, quality, time), flag any issues
Post Contracting
Ensure consultants complete and submit feedback form
4. Risk Management:
Understand risk management and its importance in Montrose
Write risk register for assigned projects
Review and update risk registers as required
Manage personal risk (Draft journey management plans before travel)
5. Administration:
With supervision from the Senior/Programme Manager, organise all travel and other logistical arrangements and procedures
In collaboration with the Operations Manager, plan, and execute all project procurement
6. Leadership:
Understand Montrose vision and mission, communicate the same clearly to peers, and consultants
Demonstrate personal integrity and commitment to Montrose values
7. Strategy:
Participate in:
Programme strategy review meetings
Business development meetings
Contribute to development and implementation of Uganda business development strategy
8. Personal Responsibility for Growth:
Understand and ensure personal key performance indicators and continuous professional development (KPIs/CPD) targets are met
Proactively identify areas for learning, growth and development
Adhere to Montrose code of conduct policies
Personal Specification –
i) Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes:
Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
A passion for doing development work better, working with all types of stakeholder, partner, client, consultant, government counterpart, and community members to improve people’s lives
Exceptional drive, and a willingness to work hard to deliver high quality outcomes
Strong time management, organisational and communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail
Experience in project management or managing complex situations
Ability to work well within a team
Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to write accurate, and relevant reports
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the experience of seeking creative ways to overcome complex problems
Willingness to learn and adapt with the growing Montrose Programme Team
Ambition, drive and determination to succeed required
Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Right to live and work in Uganda essential (currently based in Kampala an advantage)
ii) Desirable Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes:
Knowledge of French, Spanish and any local African languages
Knowledge of the research, monitoring and evaluation, enterprise, environment, education and health sectors
Ability and experience of engaging with government
Minimum of 2 years work experience
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website and complete the Application Form at the end of the job advert.
Please note that we will NOT accept any other form of application. Please e-mail your completed application form to hruk@montroseint.com by Friday 22nd March 2019. Please ensure your application e-mail subject includes ‘Project Officer’ in the subject.
