Based in the Projects Team, the Project Manager, Stopping Impunity for Corruption through Enhanced Accountability (SICEA) will:

Coordinate day-to-day project implementation of the SICEA Project, including activity planning, budget management, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring that all phases are consistent with the design and delivery schedule and internal processes and procedures, and striving for high-quality and gender responsive outputs and the greatest possible impact of project activities.

Coordinate the preparation of all project management tools (project calendar, workflows, team collaboration plans, stakeholder and risk management, reporting documentation and MEL) together with relevant colleagues in other TI-S teams including Global Movement, Policy and Advocacy, and Research and Knowledge.

Work in close collaboration and ensure ongoing communication with the 11 partner chapters, to support implementation of the project, particularly in efforts to monitor and evaluate project impact, plan advocacy interventions and communication/outreach activities, and share knowledge and experience across activities.

Coordinate the organisation of institutional meetings and events as per the project calendar, and ensure the timely and cost-effective execution of project activities and the organisation of related events.

Collaborate and communicate regularly with the Finance team to build accurate financial forecasts, including reviewing financial reports and identifying in advance areas of over- or under-spending, and flagging any urgent budgetary issues

Ensure work deliverables meet quality standards and proactively seek input from relevant internal experts as needed.

Together with the regional advisors for Africa and legal specialists in the Advocacy Team, collaborate on capacity building, network management and regional advocacy efforts related directly or indirectly to the project.

Coordinate donor engagement and relationship management in relation to the project.

Represent the project/organization at relevant fora as needed; build relationships and form alliances with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders; contribute to external communications and media work as needed.

Generate ideas and develop concept notes/proposals that are aligned with organisational priorities.

Contribute additional project start-up support to other new regional/global projects in the Projects Team portfolio and related team strengthening initiatives.

Contribute to the overall functioning of the Projects Team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary.

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

University degree in business administration, management, finance, social science, public administration, economics, or another relevant field

5+ years of project management experience, preferably with an International NGO or International Organisation, with demonstrated in-depth knowledge of project management best practices and including complex multi-country or multi-partner contexts

Knowledge of, or considerable interest in, the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption and legal accountability

Demonstrated working experience in Africa essential, including regional project management experience in Francophone West Africa

Solid understanding of and experience of working with African CSOs

Experience in managing and reporting on donor-funded projects in the civil society field

Familiarity with donor rules and regulations (in particular US Department of State) a strong advantage

Solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation, and particularly results-based management approaches an advantage; and proven track record of supporting cross-team, -country or –partner learning, connected to projects

Demonstrable experience of gender mainstreaming and incorporating inclusive approaches in project management

Experience with and/or a good understanding of both advocacy and capacity development concepts and processes an advantage

Solid understanding of budget/financial management processes (working in collaboration with Project Accountants)

Excellent organizational skills, structured approach to task management and ability to effectively manage complex projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and build collaborative relationships for informal influencing for project success

Excellent oral and written communication in both English and French essential 

Strong communication, team work and intercultural competencies, diplomacy, and political sensitivity, particularly at distance communication

Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems

Results-driven and resilient self-starter, highly motivated to contribute to the success of the programme and with the capacity to flourish when responding to complex and competing demands

Commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International