Project Manager Job KeNIC

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Job Purpose 

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of the ccTLD Capacity Building Project funded under the ICANN Grant. The role will ensure that all project activities are implemented on time, within budget, and achieve the intended outcomes of strengthening the technical, operational, and business capacity of African country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) registries

Main Duties/Key Accountabilities  

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the ccTLD Capacity Building Project.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and serve as the key liaison with partners.
• Oversee financial and resource management in line with donor requirements.
• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks to ensure successful delivery

Responsibilities 

Project Planning & Execution 

• Develop and implement a detailed project work plan, timelines, and milestones.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (KeNIC, ICANN, AfTLD, African ccTLD registries, and training partners) to deliver project activities.
• Ensure effective delivery of training modules, workshops, and knowledge exchange programs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the focal point for communication with project stakeholders, trainers, consultants, and beneficiaries.
• Foster collaboration and partnerships with regional and international Internet governance bodies.

Financial & Resource Management

• Prepare project budgets and manage resources in line with approved allocations.
• Ensure compliance with donor financial and reporting requirements.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure accountability and cost-effectiveness.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop and manage a results framework and M&E plan.
• Track progress against objectives, outputs, and deliverables.
• Prepare periodic progress reports (quarterly/annual) for KeNIC, ICANN, and relevant stakeholders.

Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks, constraints, or delays and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with KeNIC and donor policies

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, ICT, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional certification in project management is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing large-scale donor-funded projects in ICT, Internet governance, or capacity building.
• Demonstrated experience working with regional/international organizations.
• Strong financial management, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills

Required Competencies

Requirements

Technical/Professional Competencies

• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and deliver projects effectively within time, scope, and budget.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Skills in designing frameworks, tracking KPIs, and reporting donor outcomes.
• Financial Management: Strong budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and donor compliance expertise.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build and manage partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• ICT Proficiency: Skilled in project management tools, collaboration platforms, and data analysis software.
• Reporting & Documentation: Ability to produce professional reports, proposals, and presentations.

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