Project Director, STRIDES Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia

Job Description

Leads and directs the development and implementation process for company projects involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects. Plans and directs project schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery. Organizes project(s) activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Reviews project proposals and plans to determine scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects.

Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.

Develops proposals and research sources for funding projects.

Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve project goals.

Participates in the strategic development of methods and techniques with executive management.

Establishes, serves, and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters.

Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective teamwork.

Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and project objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.

Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.