Project Manager - Consortium Lead: Strengthening Locally-Led Solutions to Intersecting Peace, Gender, and Climate Change Challenges

Join the Movement Towards a Safer and More Peaceful World

Saferworld, an independent international organisation, is dedicated to preventing violent conflict and building safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis to inform policies and practices that promote lasting peace. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager - Consortium Lead to oversee the implementation of a groundbreaking project aimed at strengthening locally-led solutions to intersecting peace, gender, and climate change challenges in the borderlands of Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda.

About the Project

The project, titled "Strengthening locally-led solutions to intersecting peace, gender and climate change challenges in the borderlands of Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda," aims to enhance human security and gender equality by addressing transboundary conflict and the effects of climate change. The project will be led by Saferworld, in partnership with six civil society organisations from Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. The goal is to strengthen locally-led solutions to intersecting peace, gender, and climate challenges, and to promote sustainable and inclusive development in the region.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager - Consortium Lead will be responsible for the successful delivery of the project, overseeing grant management, providing technical expertise, and leading the coordination of the overall programme. The successful candidate will work closely with partners to ensure delivery of agreed project deliverables, establish and maintain good working relations with civil society organisations and networks, and link with other teams and related projects across Saferworld and partners, as well as among the donor community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management of the project, in accordance with Saferworld organisational and donor requirements.
• Oversee implementation and achievement of project objectives by the project team and partners.
• Ensure that joint planning, budgeting, and reporting are conducted promptly and to quality.
• Identify areas where additional inputs are needed to ensure high quality programming, ensuring that relevant technical expertise and capacity strengthening support is available to staff and partners.
• Ensure an overall monitoring and evaluation plan is in place for the programme and implemented.
• Explore and build opportunities for programme growth and follow-on funding in the course of implementing the project through quality programme delivery processes.
• Be responsible for nurturing and maintaining a robust, honest, and transparent relationship with project partners, ensuring the project's partnerships are managed in line with Saferworld's partnership approach.
• Lead in the identification of project risks and proactively work with partners to mitigate risk factors against partnership and project delivery plans.
• Chair the meetings of the project steering committee and ensure that action points agreed during the meetings are followed through.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Have overall responsibility for financial management of the project, including working with budget holders and finance staff in Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya.
• Ensure that all activities and expenditures are conducted within budget allocations.
• Facilitate monthly consortium level grant management meetings to monitor programme expenditure, prepare budget revisions and forecasts, review monthly financial data, and ensure timely financial reporting to the donor.
• Coordinate the collation of narrative reporting to donors, including coordinating reporting by staff and partners and consolidating overall reports.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field, such as international relations, development studies, or project management.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a similar field, with a focus on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or climate change.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, including grant management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong technical expertise in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or climate change, with a focus on locally-led solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with partners, stakeholders, and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working in a similar context, such as East Africa or a fragile state.
• Familiarity with Saferworld's policies and procedures, as well as those of the donor.
• Experience in capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in one or more local languages.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on a high-profile project with a significant impact on peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a strong team and organisational culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and capacity strengthening.
• A chance to work with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society organisations, governments, and donors.

Why Join Us?

Saferworld is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for our staff, partners, and communities. We value diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of people affected by conflict. If you are passionate about peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and climate change, and you have the skills and experience to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!