Project Manager-Kenya/Rwanda

Our client is a leading provider of very high-resolution satellite data and analytics. They are currently running a project that aims at improving the livelihoods and incomes of smallholder coffee farmers in Kenya and Rwanda by delivering advice from satellite and advanced micro-climate information.  They are currently seeking to recruit a Project Manager to manage the project in Kenya and Rwanda. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with in-country partners and agreed deliverables for the project. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge and understanding of the coffee sector in East Africa with over 5 years working experience as a project/account manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with in-country partners and operate as the project’s in-country point of contact.
• Work with all project partners and other stakeholders to ensure that planned activities are delivered as agreed, within applicable scope and budget.
• Attend programme meetings with management team and partners in-country, liaise with internal and external senior management.
• Report on the progress of planned activities and assist with the identification of potential risks and issues.
• Resolve and manage risks, implementation obstacles and partner relationship issues as they arise.
• Work with the Lead Project Manager to identify areas for improvement in relation to in-country roll-out in order to meet or exceed programme goals.
• Identify opportunities for commercial growth in East Africa and assist in the development of a wider commercial strategy and business plan for the region.
• Identify prospects and develop good relationships with potential clients as part of that wider commercial strategy.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Project management certification would be an added advantage.
• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of the coffee sector in East Africa.
• Must have over 5 years working experience as a project/account manager.
• Must have more than 3 years’ experience working in the coffee sector.
• Agronomic qualifications would be a distinct advantage.
• Must be flexible to travel.
• Strong client facing skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-driven, focused and goal oriented.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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