Project Manager (Contractor) Purpose Climate Lab

As a Project Manager at Purpose, you will work jointly with the Project Lead(s) and Project Principal(s) to successfully deliver projects while keeping Purpose accountable and disciplined internally. Candidates who can begin immediately are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a Contractor role and it is offered at the Manager Level. This role reports to the Senior Campaigner, Kenya, and is based out of the Nairobi office.

Responsibilities

Project Management - As a Project Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of our projects. Your core responsibilities will be to:
Serve as the primary point of contact for all tactical or operational questions about the project within Purpose, from partners and funders, and from vendors/freelancers.

Create and maintain detailed timelines / work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold delivery teams accountable to project plans.

Track project budget finances and staff hours consistently and accurately.

Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on expectations, roles, goals, and solutions for roadblocks.

Deliver project status updates to internal teams and partners jointly with the Project Lead(s).

Support the Project Lead(s) in preparing project kickoffs, weekly client check-ins, and pause and reflect sessions to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.

Support ad-hoc project needs.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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