Job Purpose
The Project Management Officer is responsible for maintaining strong rapport between the strategic projects and strategic objectives and goals. They collaborate with internal and external business stakeholders and work closely with the leadership to achieve successful implementation of projects and key initiatives. The is a critical role in promoting the strategic projects and enhancing the key outcomes and relations between stakeholders.
Key Accountability Areas and Activities
The key activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Implement work plans in cooperation with divisional units and internal stakeholders within AMF, monitor the implementation progress and recommend the necessary measures to ensure that goals are achieved as required.
- Follow up and monitor the performance of projects and initiatives on a regular basis to verify their progress towards the strategic goals and take the necessary corrective actions.
- Collect and analyze data related to strategy implementation through high-level reporting to understand the progress of strategy implementation and identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and other significant focus areas.
- Prepare periodic reports on the progress of implementing the strategy and the results achieved, including any challenges that may be encountered.
- Contribute to developing and updating the Fund’s strategic objectives, in cooperation with divisional units and work teams, based on existing analytics and coming plans.
- Develop effective action plans that support the achievement of the Fund’s strategic objectives, analyze data and estimate needs, necessary resources and schedules for implementing and ensuring that objectives are achieved as per plan.
- Enhance communication and coordination between various divisional units and stakeholders to ensure harmony, compatibility, and integration of efforts and achieve smooth implementation of the strategic plans.
- Plan and support change processes related to strategy implementation and develop a culture of strategy implementation based on innovation and creative thinking.
- Develop and implement continuous training programs and workshops to enhance awareness of the importance of change and how to deal with change effectively.
- Providing advice and guidance to leadership and divisional units on best practices and strategies to achieve the Fund’s strategic objectives.
- Identify and monitor potential risks that may affect strategy implementation, identify opportunities for improvement and apply best practices to enhance the achievement of strategic objectives.
- Promote knowledge sharing and learning by documenting best practices and lessons learned and disseminating relevant information to team members within the Fund.
- Establish working and collaborative relationships with relevant internal (e.g. departments/divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g. Consultants) in a manner that supports the achievement of the Office’s objectives and enhances strategic partnerships.
- Actively gain exposure and insights to local market development, business opportunities and the existing regulatory landscape and leverage it to enhance stakeholder management capabilities, in line with AMF’s strategic objectives.
- Promote a high-performance working environment embracing AMF’s values to support the creation of a performance-based culture.
- Promote a culture of innovation within the institutional work environment, applying best practices to encourage creative problem-solving, and generating ideas and initiatives that help achieve the fund's objectives.
- Contribute to driving a strategic culture in the fund in line with its mission, vision and goals.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic planning and implementation, strategic project management, or risk management, preferably in the financial sector
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management or equivalent
- Professional Certificates: PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM (Certified Associate of Project Management) or equivalent are preferred.
- Excellent communication and writing skills in Arabic and English. French, as a third language, is a solid advantage
We offer an attractive package of benefits aligned with our employment policies, including a tax-free salary and supplementary allowances as housing, furniture and air ticket, schooling, and comprehensive medical insurance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.