The Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR) in partnership with the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary (WCHS) and the Wilder Institute of the Calgary Zoo Foundation invite applications from qualified and suitable candidates for the position of Project Manager.
This Partnership seeks to facilitate capacity building, development and conservation efforts in the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary and neighbouring communities to ensure sustained success of community conservation in the sanctuary.
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Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the position will be to provide management, technical and strategic direction for the project and to basically design, develop, implement and supervise project activities.
Job Location
Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary office based in Wechiau, Upper West Region (80%) and Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (20%) office – University of Ghana, Accra.
Credentials
- A Master’s degree or higher in Natural Resource Management/Environmental Management/Conservation, Biology or other relevant discipline,
- A minimum of (5) years professional working experience with 3 years in management position,
- Demonstrated project management experience,
- Demonstrated success in project proposal development,
- Excellent interpersonal skills,
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written English),
- Ability and desire to travel locally on a daily basis,
- A good team player
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Application guidelines
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
1. An application letter addressed to: The Project Coordinator, CBCR.
2. An up-to-date CV (maximum 3 pages), with detailed information.
3. Relevant academic certificates.
The application must be submitted electronically to info@cbcr-ug.org. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview.
Application deadline: Not later than 17 00 GMT, February 15, 2023.
General Functions/Responsibilities of a Project Manager
As the name suggests, project managers are in charge of projects from initiation to close, making sure the work gets done efficiently and satisfactorily. As team leaders with day-to-day schedules that are constantly changing, a static project manager job description would be hard to come by. Days can be filled with planning the project process, creating a budget, managing a team or communicating with clients.
Project managers span across a wide range of industries from engineering to financial services. Every company wants to keep costs down without lowering standards, and project managers help make this possible.
Plan and Develop the Project Idea
Every project starts as an idea. It’s a project manager’s job to work with internal stakeholders and external clients to define that concept and create a process to bring it to fruition. This includes setting and managing client expectations, developing a detailed project plan, defining the scope of the project and assigning team members to specific tasks.
Create and Lead Your Dream Team
Project managers are accountable for every aspect of the project, including leading a team capable of meeting or exceeding client expectations for their vision. Successful project managers assemble and manage these individuals to make a fine-tuned project machine. If the team needs guidance, training or coaching, it’s a project manager’s responsibility to set them up for success.
In order to build and maintain a dynamic team mentality, a project manager must be able to keep open and honest communication, form working relationships and motivate anyone who needs it.
Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines
Organization and follow-through are a big part of a project manager’s job. From creating an accurate timeline of project completion to ensuring tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment, the project manager must remain aware of how the project is progressing.
The project manager also anticipates delays that may occur on the client side and apprises the team of any changes in the client’s needs.
Solve Issues That Arise
During every project, issues arise that need to be solved. The project manager is the first person who clients and team members turn to when something goes wrong, so it is in these professionals’ best interest to anticipate any potential hiccups before they happen. Adaptability and problem solving are key to keeping control of a project.