General Wingate Polytechnic College would like to hire a Project Manager to support the College in the implementation of the project and hereby invites applications from qualified candidates for the position. the position is stationed at General Wingate Polytechnic College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The length of this position is initially for one year and subject to the satisfactory Performance the contract period shall be extendable. with Probation Period of  6 months

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall coordination to the Project in accordance with the project appraisal document (PAD), EASTRIP operational manual, the Grant Agreement, and all other relevant World Bank operational policies and guidelines.
• Manage the day today operational aspect of a project including support and guidance to the project implementation unit (PIU) staff.
• Ensure the implementation of the project is done in accordance with the terms and conditions specified by the World Bank.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Ensure that semi-annual project M&E reports are based on the project’s results framework.
• Coordinate program related meetings like PIU Meetings, and prepare associated documents.
• Provide programmatic support to the PIU in terms of improving annual work plan’s (AWP’s) of the project when necessary to meet project output, annual reporting; pilot briefs and other related document to support reporting (technical and financial), specially for World Bank (WB);
• Directly manage and execute activities as per financing agreement with the World Bank which need attention national steering committee and the World Bank project team.
• Support in monitoring and timely execution of EASTRIP procurement plan and procurement activities.
• Overall Quarterly progress reports (consolidated) and Annual report prepared on the achievement of the overall project targets;
• Any other related tasks consistent with the level of the post and/or assigned by the College Dean
• Creating a working environment that allows everyone to work to the best of their abilities

Education And Experience

Applicants shall demonstrate sufficient capacities to carry out activities to a high standard. The successful applicants will have:

• A Master’s Degree in Project Planning and Management and/or a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing high-value projects at the state or national level.
• Experience in program/project planning, design, follow-up, monitoring and evaluation