Project Management Unit Manager

📋 Description

• Oversee and lead Aflatoun’s Project Management Unit (PMU)

• Integrate hands-on project management with coordination and oversight duties throughout Aflatoun’s project portfolio

• Manage strategic partnerships and projects funded by corporate and government sources

• Serve as the primary point of coordination and relationship management for a portfolio of key institutional and private-sector partners

• Directly oversee complex multi-stakeholder projects

• Supervise and support the Project Manager responsible for grant-funded and development donor initiatives

• Ensure quality delivery, compliance, and alignment across the extensive project portfolio

• Oversee the daily operations of the PMU, currently made up of the PMU Manager and one Project Manager

• Conduct regular coordination meetings and offer guidance and technical support

• Ensure the consistent implementation of project management processes, tools, and standards across the organization

• Continuously assess and enhance PMU systems, workflows, and project tracking tools

• Collaborate closely with the Operations & Finance department for financial reporting, budget tracking, compliance, and effective information exchange

• Assist in future PMU growth and staffing requirements as the project portfolio expands

• Annually review and update the project management manual and associated procedures

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of assigned projects from initiation through to closure

• Develop comprehensive project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations in partnership with internal teams and external collaborators

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, consultants, and partners to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery

• Act as the primary contact for corporate and government stakeholders

• Monitor project progress, deliverables, risks, and budgets, proactively addressing challenges and finding solutions

• Ensure projects adhere to contractual obligations, partner expectations, and organizational standards

• Prepare high-quality narrative reports, presentations, updates, and partnership documentation

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in project management, partnership management, account management, or program coordination roles

• Proven experience managing corporate, government, institutional, or donor-funded projects involving multiple stakeholders

• Experience in an NGO, international development, education, or social impact setting is highly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff, enhance team capacity, and promote collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, international development, business administration, public administration, or a related area

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (fluency required)

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities with confidence in engaging external partners

• Outstanding planning, organizational, and coordination skills with keen attention to detail

• Capability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced international context

• Target-driven and solution-oriented management style with a proactive, hands-on approach

• Strong budgeting, reporting, and resource management capabilities

• High level of professionalism, negotiation, and representational skills

• Familiarity with project management and organizational systems such as Monday.com, CRM systems, Exact Online, or similar platforms is advantageous

• Experience working within multicultural and international teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consultancy services for full-time engagement

• Dynamic and enjoyable multicultural work environment

• Compensation based on relevant work experience and educational qualifications

• Adherence to Child Protection Policy and PSEA policies