ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations for assigned projects.

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with site supervisors, technical teams, and subcontractors.

• Track project progress against schedules and budgets, flagging deviations and supporting corrective action planning.

• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including reports, minutes, procurement requests, and progress trackers.

• Support monitoring of project costs and expenditures, assisting with budget reconciliation and variation tracking.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to follow up on project requirements, approvals, and deliverables.

• Assist in coordinating logistics and procurement of materials and equipment required for project execution.

• Support the Project Manager in ensuring project sites comply with EHS and quality standards.

• Participate in project meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on assigned action points.

• Assist in compiling project close-out documentation and handover packages.

• Step in to support project coordination in the Project Manager's absence, escalating critical issues as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

• A Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, or equivalent) is an added advantage.

• Minimum 2–4 years' experience supporting project delivery in telecommunications, ICT, electrical, or infrastructure sectors.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project) is an advantage.

• Basic understanding of telecommunications infrastructure (GSM, FTTX) and/or electrical and surveillance systems is desirable.

• Valid driving license and willingness to travel to project sites across East Africa.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Attention to detail and strong follow-through on assigned tasks.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under supervision.