PROJECT MANAGER AT CREST RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (CRADI)

About Company:

Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI) is an independent, non-profit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through evidence-based research and developmental aid. The Institute uses a multidisciplinary, community-friendly, and ethic-driven approach to support independent, high-quality research with an impact on business development, the public sector and civil society. CRADI partners with appropriate research, technology, development, communications, and governance institutions. Team members include people drawn from the academia, civil society, public and private sectors, as well as practitioners in various fields of endeavor who are concerned about the socio-political and economic problems of Africa.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all project activities.
• Liaise with government agencies, partners, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Promote innovation, learning, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to project staff to enhance their technical and leadership capacities.
• Organize periodic reflection and strategic review sessions to assess project performance and staff growth.
• Lead donor engagement and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Provide additional support as requested by the line manager
• Manage project staff, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Prepare high-quality progress reports and represent the project at external forums.
• Lead the development and execution of annual work plans, implementation strategies, and risk management plans.
• Facilitate coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders, including donors, ministries, and civil society.
• Oversee compliance with project standards, timelines, and budgets.

Requirements:

• The candidates must be resident in the chosen country and be willing and able to travel to local and difficult terrains within the project location.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Peace and conflict studies, Environmental Studies, or related field.
• Established excellence in written communication, including the preparation of complex documents to meet strict deadlines
• Strong personal communication skills, ability to facilitate liaison between different sectors.
• Good financial, budget and grant management skills.
• Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions.
• Ability to work with diverse team members.
• Good training skills, with a proven ability to build the capacity of others in report writing. 
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, preferably in climate resilience, peacebuilding, or development programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Management and supervisory experience.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2025

Application Instructions:

• CRADI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• CRADI recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation