As a Project Associate, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects from inception to completion, including sourcing and developing concepts, writing proposals, winning bids, project management, and reporting. You will ensure projects run on time and budget working closely with and across all the teams and with national and international partners. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining strong partner relationships to ensure successful project outcomes. This position requires a highly organized individual with excellent communication and coordination skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Track record required.

Key Responsibilities:
• Sourcing opportunities: Search and generate leads for new opportunities relevant and in alignment with company objectives.
• Proposal Writing: Preparing concept notes and detailed project proposals, including project goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets. Collaborate with the project team to ensure proposals align with organisational objectives and meet donor requirements.
• Project Management: Manage all project activities and ensure their successful execution. Coordinate with project partners, team members, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation, adherence to project plans, and timely delivery of outputs.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Develop and maintain a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system for projects. Collect relevant data, track progress, and prepare regular reports on project performance, outcomes, and impact.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial reports. Work closely with the in-house finance team to ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance with donor guidelines.
• Partner Relationship Management: Cultivate strong and positive relationships with project partners, donors, and stakeholders. Regularly communicate with partners to ensure their needs are met, address concerns, and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis on relevant topics to inform project design and business development processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as international development, project management, business administration or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in project management, including proposal writing, implementation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with project monitoring and evaluation techniques and tools.
• Strong budget management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of donor and grant management requirements and procedures.
• Proficiency in using project management software and MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 3 year’s experience working on funded projects.

Kindly send application, CV and relevant documents to: applications@innovex.org