Our Client is one of the leading Investment Advisory Firms within the country in providing advisory services related to finance, management consulting, operations engineering and data analytics to add value to actors in the private, public and development sector. Our Client works across the entire ‘Investment Value Chain’ from project preparation (research and planning), fund raising to project development and management for these actors.

Position Description
Job Location: Kampala-Uganda
Job Title: Project Management Associate
Reports to: Manager – Project Management
Supervises:
Direct: Indirect:
• Project Administrators
Job Purpose
The Project Management Associate role involves providing leadership to the Project Administrators and has essential functions as detailed below

Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead a team of project administrators
• Lead in project design development and planning.
• Primary support in mobilization and engaging of project stakeholders.
• Lead support during project implementation. Tasks include coordinating with stakeholders and consultants, conducting internal meetings, and streamlining the overall workflow.
Support in documentation of proposals, reports, studies, and any other relevant material. Provide field support remotely and practically during projects.
• Work with team members to prioritize business and information needs.
• Coordinate the social media team on all Company media related communication and correspondences.
• Carry out quality control for all internal and external communication.
Monitor the quality of work done by the social media team and the project administrators.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies
• Strong report writing skills that are adaptable for a variety of audiences. Evidence of these skills is an added advantage.
• Good Microsoft Application skills i.e., MS Projects, MS Excel. Excellent proactive communication skills.
• Strong analytic and risk management skills
• Creative about solving problems and thinking innovatively.
• High attention to detail.
Person Specification
Education & Training
• Graduate with a second-class degree. Project Management Certifications or related master’s level qualification would be highly advantageous.
Experience
• Relevant working experience (4yrs+) in providing project management consulting services