Responsibilities        

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the project

• Ensure that the project is delivered on time, within scope and budget

• Ensure resource availability and allocation

• Manage/record changes to the project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques

• Report and escalate to management as needed

• Report any delay or change in scope/delivery time

• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

• Review requirements and interpret their meaning ensuring clear and consistent communication to all parties

• Perform risk management to minimise project risks

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation: Detailed project plan to monitor and track progress on MS project with multiple dependencies and maintain it on a daily/weekly basis as required

Requirements

• Good educational background

• Must be based in Freetown for the duration of the project (June - September)

• Proven working experience (5 or more years) in project management, with at least two references

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project & Office

• PMP/ PRINCE II certification is a plus

• Proficiency in software implementation integration

• Knowledge of payment systems and solutions is a plus

• Knowledge of PCI-DSS environments is a plus

Interested candidates are required to submit their CV and cover letter to job@jobsearchsl.com.  CV and cover letter should clearly show that the candidate possesses the skills and competencies listed above.  Deadline for submission is COB 22nd April 2016.