What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Afognak Native Corporation?
Description
The U.S.-Based Country Project Manager (CPM) will serve as the primary manager and point of contact for all matters related to our ongoing project, playing a pivotal role in the oversight, monitoring, and management of contract implementation and logistics. This position requires a dedicated professional who will ensure that all aspects of the project, including logistics, personnel, and finances, are executed smoothly and efficiently. The CPM will be responsible for drafting formal documents such as position descriptions and duties and responsibilities for project team members, while adhering to established hiring policies and procedures to recruit top talent. Additionally, the CPM will coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) team, submitting candidate resumes for review and concurrence. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects and contribute to meaningful change in international development.
The minimum qualifications of the U.S.-Based Country Project Manager shall include:
The U.S.-Based Country Project Manager (CPM) will serve as the primary manager and point of contact for all matters related to our ongoing project, playing a pivotal role in the oversight, monitoring, and management of contract implementation and logistics. This position requires a dedicated professional who will ensure that all aspects of the project, including logistics, personnel, and finances, are executed smoothly and efficiently. The CPM will be responsible for drafting formal documents such as position descriptions and duties and responsibilities for project team members, while adhering to established hiring policies and procedures to recruit top talent. Additionally, the CPM will coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) team, submitting candidate resumes for review and concurrence. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects and contribute to meaningful change in international development.
- The duties and responsibilities of the U.S.-Based Country Project Manager shall include, but not be limited to: Oversee, monitor, and manage contract implementation and logistics.
- Oversee, monitor, and facilitate accurate and prompt implementation of all Contract financial matters. The position requires occasional overseas travel to consult with ICPM and Contract staff, and review implementation of contract.
- Builds a relationship, promotes coordination, and facilitates communication with the CO, COR, INL, Department of State, U.S. Contingent members, and Contractor personnel regarding the contract and its implementation to help minimize confusion, duplication of effort, and generally work to enhance mission success, overall and in specific facets.
- Maintain regular and fulsome communications and coordination with the INL Program Officer, the Contracting Officer, the COR, and the INL Director and Deputy Director in country.
- Review, revise, and when necessary, implement contingency response plan for various situations and emergencies to ensure the safety of contract personnel.
- Oversee and facilitate timely recruitment, processing, and deployment of contract staff. Oversee and facilitate timely ongoing support for the In-Country Project Manager and all project staff and makeing adjustments to implementation and logistics as necessary to ensure that support.
- Maintain strict accountability and timely processing of all implementation and financial actions and ensure that all deliverables and reporting are sent to the Contracting Officer, the COR, INL Nigeria Program Officer and the INL Director and Deputy Director in a timely manner.
- Provide any support to the In-Country Project Manager related to reporting of accidents and incidents, requests for personnel extensions or terminations, and provision of medical support to project staff members, including planning for and facilitating emergency medical evaluations.
- Attend Pre-Deployment Training with project staff to ensure they have the necessary information and equipment for the mission. Determine if other training may be necessary, and coordinate with the CO and INL Program Officer, on whether to provide such additional training.
- Learn and stay current on the significant threats to the project staff’s security and on aspects of security within the host country; analyze how that context and threats may impact implementation of the program, and in coordination with INL Nigeria Program Officer, determine and take action when necessary to ensure successful implementation of the project.
The minimum qualifications of the U.S.-Based Country Project Manager shall include:
- U.S. Citizen.
- Possesses a state driver’s license.
- Two (2) years of experience working overseas or in a remote or difficult environment, preferably in Africa.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, including knowledge and application of human resource methodologies.
- Three (3) years of experience managing and coordinating an overseas program of a similar size, including involvement in handling financial matters.
- Accounting experience.
- Procurement and Logistics experience.
- Experience in handling unanticipated contingencies or emergencies
