Assistant Project Manager, Innovation Fund

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead operational processes for the Innovation Fund. This role is crucial for managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting reporting across various departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement, along with strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team that fosters innovation and supports local entrepreneurship through grant funding. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact in the digital innovation landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations and project management with donor-funded projects.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operational aspects of each funding round.
• Support grant management teams in Africa & Asia.

Skills

Project Management

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Cross-department Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Project Management Platforms

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Assistant Project Manager, Innovation Fund, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a7081d650fce

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

About the Team

The GSMA Innovation Fund (GIF) team was established in March 2020 and is responsible for planning and executing all Innovation Fund rounds on behalf of the GSMA Mobile for Development (M4D) programme. The team manages all stages from design to grantee selection to grant completion and post-grant follow-up, collaborating with subject matter experts within GSMA. The mission is to support local entrepreneurship and digital innovation through grant funding and technical assistance, with team members based in the UK, Kenya, India, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

About the Role

You will lead critical operational processes to help the Innovation Fund achieve its goals. As a key operational contact, you will liaise with senior stakeholders across various departments, gaining opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Your role is vital to the operational management of the Fund, supporting reporting, procurement, and the setup of overlapping funding rounds, working closely with experts in compliance, finance, legal, HR, and marketing.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring operational aspects of each funding round
2. Supporting grant management teams in Africa & Asia
3. Identifying and escalating risks and issues
4. Supporting reporting requirements
5. Managing relationships with suppliers
6. Ensuring compliance with GSMA Foundation rules
7. Documenting and standardizing processes
8. Supporting platform configuration and adoption

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in operations and project management with donor-funded projects or innovation funds
• Experience managing programs within complex compliance environments
• Procurement management experience
• Results-focused project activity management
• Strong escalation management skills
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively
• Proficiency in Office and MS Teams; experience with project management platforms is a bonus
• Emotional intelligence and influencing skills
• Stakeholder management and presentation skills
• Ability to foster cross-department collaboration
• Ability to manage overlapping activities and prioritize
• International and cross-cultural work experience
• Structured and methodical thinking

Must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract