Integrity is an ethical consultancy and service provider working in challenging and complex environments around the globe.
We help our clients succeed in fragile and challenging environments while building trust and understanding as the basis for transformative change. We work across all phases of the programme and project cycle, delivering eleven complementary services: monitoring, evaluation and learning / data and knowledge management / research, evidence and analysis / advisory / project management / communications / risk management / technical assistance / capability and capacity development / stakeholder engagement / grant and fund management. Our services are underpinned by the principles on which we were founded, a commitment to providing reliable information and evidence, and expert and high-quality delivery.
Headquartered in London and Washington DC, Integrity also has offices in Jordan, Kenya, and Pakistan. Our multi-national team of over 80 deliver multi-year projects, programmes and consulting assignments to a wide range of government clients, international organisations, foundations and private sector clients.
How the Manager, Projects fits into the Integrity team
The Manager, Projects will play a varied technical and management role at Integrity, contributing to the design and delivery of Integrity’s services, as well as supporting team functions and management responsibilities. Drawing on project management and other relevant services and thematic expertise, they will help win and deliver high quality, commercially viable projects.
Scope of Work
The Manager, Projects will play a major role in the delivery of contracted projects, requiring technical and project management skills, as well as the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and team members who are often working in complex and fragile environments. In particular, you will work closely with the client, Project Director, Team Lead and consortium partners to ensure that projects are delivered safely and successfully, as well as on-time and on-budget.
Your Experience and Expertise
The Manager, Projects will have:
- 3-7 years’ experience working within international development, humanitarian, security, and/or the consultancy sector.
- Experience managing challenging projects, including workflow planning and management, budget and resource management, contract management and risk management.
- Experience managing teams of staff and consultants.
- Experience developing and running effective and efficient project management processes and tools.
- Intermediate level MS Excel (minimum).
- Experience of working with international humanitarian, development or security actors.
It is desirable that the Manager, Projects will also have:
- Thematic experience in conflict, security and justice, governance, economic development, climate, natural resources and environment, health and/or education.
- Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
- Experience of working with UK Government, particularly FCDO.
- Experience of and relevant accreditation in project management methodologies, including PRINCE, MSP, APM, Agile, Lean etc.
- Eligibility to pass security vetting for the UK Government’s SC clearance as a minimum.
- Experience supporting the pursuit of new business, including competitive bidding.
Languages
- Written and oral fluency in English, with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear and compelling narratives.
- Proficiency in French or Arabic desirable.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at http://www.integrityglobal.com/opportunities and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.
The closing date for applications is 9 August 2024.However, we will review candidates on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be filled before this deadline. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to pass security vetting for the UK Government’s SC clearance.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.