Deputy Project Manager at P M Renaissance

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Financial Management, Risk Identification, Data Collection, Analysis, Reporting, Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Event Management, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Compliance, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Location: Accra Industry: International Development Organization Job Term: Two Year Contract (renewable) Reports: Multi Partner Project Manager Scope The Deputy Project Manager will support the Multi-Partner Project Manager (MPPM) in overseeing the implementation of project activities. This includes managing project execution, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations while ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Additionally, the Deputy Project Manager will support the execution of the Green, Digital, and Inclusive Private Sector Development action in Ghana, specifically within the agriculture, creative and heritage, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Key Responsibilities Assist the implementation of the Green, Digital, and Inclusive Private Sector Development action in Ghana. Support effective planning, execution, and reporting of project activities in line with company standards. Identify project risks, identify mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with donor requirements. Assist in overseeing the financial management of the action, including budget allocation and expenditure tracking. Support the Multi-Partner project manager. Assist the MPPM in liaising with the project advisor, financial advisor and support staff. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Oversee the implementation of project activities to improve access to finance, business regulatory environments, and entrepreneurial capacity. Ensure alignment of activities with the funding organization’s policies on digitalisation, green economy, and gender inclusivity. Promote engagement in key sectors such as agriculture, creative and heritage, healthcare and pharmaceutical. Act as the primary point of contact between the company, project partners and the Ghanaian government. Facilitate synergies with related external funded initiatives, including the Pact4Skills programme, TEI OP-VET, NTF-V and MAV+; Maintain and build out strong relationships with the private sector to support green and digital entrepreneurship. Collect data, develop analysis, and reports to measure project impact and inform decision-making. Coordinate with the project partners in obtaining progress reports Support the development and implementation of a robust MEL framework; Ensure data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure project impact and inform decision-making; Requirements Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, Economics or any related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management in private sector development, sustainable business, or digital transformation and preferably in Ghana or the West African Region; Experience working with the EU, Dutch government, or other international development agencies. Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of Dutch is an advantage. Willingness to be based in Accra, Ghana, with occasional travel within the region. Strong organisational and time-management skills Strong event management skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Competencies Confident Communicator, Detail-Oriented, Problem-Solving. Benefits Opportunity to work with collaborative and supportive teams Competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications Generous paid leave

Responsibilities

The Deputy Project Manager will support the Multi-Partner Project Manager in overseeing project activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and effective monitoring and evaluation. They will also assist in the execution of the Green, Digital, and Inclusive Private Sector Development action in Ghana across various sectors.