Africa Centre of Excellence Job Vacancy For Project Manager

Applications are invited from qualified persons for appointment as Project Manager and Project Accountant at the Africa Centre of excellence (ACE) for Engineering Education and Research at KNUST, The Centre is focused on institution-wide strengthening of engineering and technology programmes. Within the College of Engineering, KNUST, to address the shortage of high level skills and applied research. ACE seeks to deliver postgraduate programmes, conduct and disseminate applied research focused on addressing developmental challenges relating to industrialization, digital development (ICT), energy systems,
renewable energy, manufacturing, food and agro processing, exploration and development of the Oil and gas industry.

CATEGORY A: PROJECT MANAGER

Job type: The Contract is for a period of 4 years.

Date for commencement of work: June 03, 2019

Remuneration: Salary and conditions of service are attractive. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT MANAGER

The Project manager will be required to perform the following duties:

• General assistance to the Centre Leader;
• Manage postgraduate students and researchers, national and regional partners and engage With stakeholders;
• Plan and coordinate activities in educational and research programmes;
• Act as key contact person and support the leadership for students training and education, research, engagement with students, academics, policy makers,industry collaborators and the public;
• Maintain and update database of students, Centre programme participants, researchers, research groups, partners and publications;
• Ensure regular update of Centre activities and results for the Centre's website;
• Maintain records and documentation for the monitoring and evaluation of the Project;
• Link up with the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) and enter relevant project information into the Research Management Information System (ReMIS).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of Master's degree in the relevant field;
  
• A project management qualification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) will be an advantage;
  
• Proven experience as programme manager or other managerial position;
  
• Thorough understanding of project/programme management techniques and methods;
  
• Excellent knowledge in performance evaluation techniques and key metrics;
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting;
  
• Working knowledge of MS office and programme management software (e.g. Basecamp, MS Project etc.) would be an advantage;
  
• Excellent organisationai and leadership skilis;
  
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities;
  
• Excellent comtnunication skills in English (written and oral); and,
  
• Knowledge in French (written and oral) will be an added advantage,