Project Manager

Altai Consulting seeks an experienced professional to play the role of Project Manager within itsPeace, Security and Stability practice. The candidate will also contribute to the development of the practice in West Africa, in coordination with other Altai offices in East Africa and the MENA region.The candidate will work directly under the supervision of the West Africa Regional Director (RD).

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

- Project management:

o Effectively manage project timelines, workplan and budget, ensuring tracking tools are in place and up to date

o Ensure deliverables are completed on time, on budget and with the required level of quality, with support from a Project Director

o Build a relationship with and manage subcontractors and data collection partners

o Manage and provide guidance to junior team members as needed

o Manage client relationship, with supervision from a Project Director, provide client updates and present key findings

o Provide clear progress updates to Project Director / Regional Director- Research and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)o Lead design and drafting of MEL methodologies, and data collection tools

o Provide support, advice and capacity building on MEL systems and methodologies

o Prepare and conduct qualitative interviews

o Lead analysis and reporting with support from a Project Director, define report structure, draft content, manage team inputs, formatting and referencing

o Present research findings to clients, their partners and the wider conflict and peace research community

- Business Development:o Contribute to the development of Altai’s strategy in the field of Peace, Security andStability across West Africa, in coordination with other established Altai practices, especially Migration and Environment and Climate.

o Identify relevant business development opportunities in line with Altai core methodologies and country / field knowledge

o Develop proposals, in coordination with Altai’s West Africa RD