PROJECT MANAGER

JOB TITLE:PROJECT MANAGER

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY:INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SALARY:LUCRATIVE

JOB LOCATION:NAIROBI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Implementation

• Lead end-to-end project management from design, budgeting, planning, execution, to evaluation.
• Oversee the implementation of ICT-driven trade and customs modernization projects.
• Coordinate the assessment and upgrade of existing ICT systems to support digital trade facilitation.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with government agencies, international development partners, private sector actors, and technical experts.
• Facilitate high-level dialogues and consultations with customs, trade facilitation institutions, and ICT agencies.
• Represent the organization in regional and international forums on trade and ICT systems.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Design and apply project performance indicators and M&E frameworks.
• Prepare high-quality reports, policy briefs, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams, consultants, and technical advisors.
• Mentor junior staff and provide capacity-building support to implementing partners.
• Promote a results-oriented, collaborative, and innovative team culture.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• MBA in research and statistics, ICT, commerce, Business management or related field
• 10 years’ experience in ICT systems assessment, digital trade facilitation or customs modernization
• Strong background in trade policy, ICT, Economics
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability