ODI
Project Management Officer
Contract: 1 year fixed-term contract
Salary: £29,491– £34,987 per annum
Location: London
Ref: PMU1421
An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives.
About us
ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. (odi.org).
We are excited to advertise opportunities for various full-time and part-time Project Management Officer roles to join the Project Management team at ODI.
The Project Officer (PMO) will oversee the development and management of multiple ODI projects, including research, advisory services and events. In line with the PMO’s experience and expertise, these projects will be low to medium complexity. Project complexity is determined by value, operational risks, reputational risks, quality risks, number of countries, number of partners, number of sub-contractors, and the nature of the project management arrangements (e.g. agile multi-partner consortia). These projects might have a large number of contractors, a limited number of institutional partners and up to three donors working with either single or multiple currencies. Projects can either be single or multi-year and require the delivery of multiple outputs
About you
Knowledge and qualifications
· Education to BA/BSc degree level
· Knowledge of the project management cycle
· Good understanding of financial management/budgeting as part of the project cycle
Experience
· Experience managing projects of low to medium size and complexity throughout the full project cycle
· Experience of working in a complex/challenging business environment and an awareness on how projects contribute to the organisation’s financial and strategic objectives.
· Experience in donor compliance and administrative procedures and donor relationship management, including reporting both financial and narrative reporting.
· Experience in coordinating project teams
· Experience dealing with multiple suppliers and contractors
· Experience of costing and budgeting according to different models and templates
· Experience of budget monitoring including experience of creating accurate and timely financial reports.
· Experience of participating in the development of proposals
Skills/abilities
· Advanced IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and databases
· Ability to write well and to prepare reports
· Multitasking skills in a high-pressure environment
· Ability to innovate in order to overcome problems
· Strong planning, organisation and execution skills
· Ability to work to own initiative with minimum supervision
· Ability to learn new software quickly
· Effective communication skills
· Working knowledge of French or Arabic in particular is highly desirable, as well as an interest in international development and humanitarian issues.
Closing date: 17 November 2021
Interview Date: end of November 2021
How to apply:
For more information and to apply please follow the link here. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.
ODI is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of flexible, family friendly and inclusive employment policies to support colleagues from a range of backgrounds and nationalities.
ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248