Project Manager, Community Development Initiatives

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a prominent non-profit to hire a Project Manager to lead community development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring projects that improve education, health, and economic opportunities while engaging stakeholders and ensuring grants compliance.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of project management experience in non-profit contexts, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the non-profit or community development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in education, health, poverty alleviation, or similar areas.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and participatory approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for community development programs from needs assessment to reporting.
• Develop project plans with scope, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Engage with community members, leaders, government agencies, and stakeholders for buy-in.
• Oversee implementation, ensuring activities are effective and compliant with grants.
• Monitor progress against KPIs and address challenges.
• Manage project budgets and reporting to donors.
• Develop and implement stakeholder communications strategies.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for new projects.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences / related field

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent non-profit organization focused on social impact, is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead impactful community development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role involves planning, executing, and monitoring projects aimed at improving education, health, and economic opportunities within local communities. You will be responsible for engaging with community stakeholders, managing project resources, and ensuring the successful achievement of development goals. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to positive change in Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for community development programs, from needs assessment to final reporting.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Engage actively with community members, local leaders, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure project relevance and buy-in.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring activities are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor project progress against defined metrics and KPIs, identifying and addressing challenges.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring responsible financial stewardship and timely reporting.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed of project activities and outcomes.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for new community projects.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the non-profit or community development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects related to education, health, poverty alleviation, or similar areas.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and participatory approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust within communities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and reporting.
• Experience in grant management and donor relations is a strong asset.
• Ability to work effectively in challenging environments and adapt to local contexts.
• Experience working in Queenstown and the Eastern Cape region is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
• generous leave