Project Management Consultant at International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Maintain a detailed project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure all project activities are executed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying any issues or risks and proposing solutions.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including SDfGAA, UN Women, CSOs, WROs, and private sector partners.
• Facilitate regular communication and coordination among stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Organize and lead project meetings, including steering committee meetings, technical working group sessions, and stakeholder consultations.

Activity Implementation:

• Coordinate the development and dissemination of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
• Oversee the organization and facilitation of workshops, training sessions, policy dialogues, and validation meetings.
• Manage the execution of digital campaigns, media engagement, and bulk SMS messaging.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular project reports, including progress updates.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the implementation of project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan to track project performance and impact.
• Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to measure progress against project objectives and indicators.
• Use M&E findings to inform project adjustments and improvements.

Key Outputs/Deliverables:

• Detailed project plan with timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Regular progress reports, and final project reports.
• Records of stakeholder meetings, including minutes and action items.
• Documentation of workshops, training sessions, policy dialogues, and validation meetings.
• M&E plan and regular assessment reports.
• Analysis of project performance and impact, including lessons learned and best practices.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Advanced degree in project management, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, preferably in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Strong understanding of the care economy and gender issues in Kenya.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.