Congo Great lakes Initiative.
2, Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL.
Job Description.
-Title: Project Director.
-Hours of work: 25hrs/Week, with regular evening and weekend
– working, for which time off in lieu will be agreed.
-Wage: £20/hr. -Length of the project: 18 months, with possible extension depending on funding.
-Annual leave: 28 days pro rata (17 days per annum)
-Location: 2, Thorpe Close, London, W10 5XL Role:
-The Project Director will organise workshops, training sessions days.
-The Project Director will support the preparation and the delivery of workshops planned in the project.
-He/she will prepare all discussion regarding podcasts (outcomes) in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
-He/She will be in charge of coordinating volunteers and other participants involved in the project.
-He/She will coordinate the work of the research team for the project and gather information obtained to be shared with stakeholders.
-He/She will be member of the Project Advisory Group and will act as the group’s Secretary.
-He/She will be member and chair of the Traditional Music research Group in relation to this project. – He/She will liaise with the organization board and prepare the final project’s report.
Requirements:
If you are successful and find yourself in this role you will be responsible for formulating project plans with key stakeholders and submitting them for approval, then introducing the requested changes into action.
The ideal candidate will have some previous experience in a project-based role, with the ability to hold their own and lead meetings internally with several key stakeholders (i.e. Product Design). Project Director Specification:
- Central point of contact for project enquiries
- Creating, planning, monitoring and closing projects
- Project risks management, providing advance notice of potential risks
- Allocating and managing project tasks for all project stakeholders
- Project resource scheduling estimation and management
- Conducting project status review meetings with team members and stakeholders
- Providing reports and documentation on project stage and progress
- Experience in a project leading/coordinator role
- Ability to manage multiple projects with various duration scales
- Good command in using Microsoft Office, Internet and social media
- Persuasive and engaging approach with stakeholders
- The ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads
- Observant and upbeat with a “can do” and “will do” attitude.
How to apply:
If you have the desired skills and experience and would like to be considered for this role then please do send a letter of interest in which you describe in a A4 paper, why you think you are the best person for the job and how you will work to make this project successful. Also add your up-to-date CV.
If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. If you do not hear from us within the next 10 days after applying, do assume that you have not been shortlisted. If, after the interview, you do not hear from us within the next 5 days, do assume that you have not been successful. We are keen to offer feedback on interviewees.
Do send your letter and CV to MS Dorcas Kuikila: cgli@outlook.com Or by post to:
MS Dorcas Kuikila,
Congo Great Lakes Initiative 2, horpe Close,
London W10 5XL.
Congo Great Lakes Initiative is very regarding of Equal and opportunities Act.
Dead line: 5th October 2021 at 11.59pm
