Job Purpose
The Project
Manager will be responsible for the overall
planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of the ccTLD Capacity Building
Project funded under the ICANN Grant. The role will ensure that all project
activities are implemented on time, within budget, and achieve the intended
outcomes of strengthening the technical, operational, and business capacity of
African country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) registries
Main Duties/Key Accountabilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of
the ccTLD Capacity Building Project.
- Manage stakeholder engagement and serve as the
key liaison with partners.
- Oversee financial and resource management in
line with donor requirements.
- Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation,
and reporting frameworks.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks to
ensure successful delivery
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement a detailed project work
plan, timelines, and milestones.
- Coordinate with stakeholders (KeNIC, ICANN,
AfTLD, African ccTLD registries, and training partners) to deliver project
activities.
- Ensure effective delivery of training modules,
workshops, and knowledge exchange programs.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the focal point for communication with
project stakeholders, trainers, consultants, and beneficiaries.
- Foster collaboration and partnerships with
regional and international Internet governance bodies.
Financial & Resource Management
- Prepare project budgets and manage resources in
line with approved allocations.
- Ensure compliance with donor financial and
reporting requirements.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure accountability
and cost-effectiveness.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Develop and manage a results framework and
M&E plan.
- Track progress against objectives, outputs, and
deliverables.
- Prepare periodic progress reports
(quarterly/annual) for KeNIC, ICANN, and relevant stakeholders.
Risk Management
- Identify potential project risks, constraints,
or delays and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with KeNIC and donor policies
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management,
Business Administration, ICT, or related field (Master’s degree
preferred).
- Professional certification in project management
is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing large-scale
donor-funded projects in ICT, Internet governance, or capacity building.
- Demonstrated experience working with
regional/international organizations.
- Strong financial management, reporting, and
stakeholder coordination skills
Required Competencies
Requirements
Technical/Professional Competencies
- Project
Management: Ability to plan, organize, and
deliver projects effectively within time, scope, and budget.
- Monitoring
& Evaluation: Skills in
designing frameworks, tracking KPIs, and reporting donor outcomes.
- Financial
Management: Strong budgeting, expenditure
monitoring, and donor compliance expertise.
- Stakeholder
Engagement: Proven ability to build and manage
partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- ICT Proficiency: Skilled in project management tools,
collaboration platforms, and data analysis software.
- Reporting &
Documentation: Ability to
produce professional reports, proposals, and presentations.
How to Apply
