Project Management Specialist, Abuja, Nigeria

OVERVIEW

JOB PURPOSE

Conduct due diligence and coordinate the appraisal, implementation, monitoring and completion of assigned development operations to support timely, compliant and effective delivery of the Bank's development mandate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Appraisal:

• Conduct assigned technical, financial, procurement, institutional, economic, social and environmental due diligence in accordance with applicable Bank policies and procedures.
• Prepare and refine appraisal inputs with the Operations Team Leader and relevant sector teams for submission to the appropriate approving authority.
• Identify material project risks, recommend proportionate mitigation measures and maintain a clear record of appraisal conclusions.

Project Implementation and Monitoring:

• Monitor assigned operations against approved scope, schedule, cost, results and contractual commitments, and maintain accurate and current records in the Bank’s operations management system.
• Prepare periodic implementation assessments that identify emerging risks, agreed actions, responsible parties and target dates.
• Coordinate with sector, procurement, financial management and disbursement teams to support timely resolution or escalation of implementation constraints.

Contract, Financial and Compliance Oversight:

• Review project-level contract and financial management information within the role’s mandate and recommend corrective action when deviations are identified.
• Provide operational inputs to procurement and disbursement processes to support compliance with approved arrangements and Bank requirements.
• Escalate material contractual, fiduciary or resource risks to the designated authority, supported by evidence and recommended options.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Completion and Learning:

• Prepare substantive inputs to project completion reports, covering results achieved, implementation performance and outstanding obligations.
• Capture and communicate lessons from assigned operations to strengthen future project design and implementation.
• Coordinate follow-up on completion actions with relevant internal teams and counterparties.

Stakeholder Coordination and Operational Support:

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, executing agencies, member-country counterparts and development partners for assigned operations.
• Provide evidence-based advice to the Operations Team Leader and Country Operations Manager on project risks, implementation issues and corrective options.
• Coordinate external expertise, when authorized, in accordance with applicable procurement requirements and approved terms of reference.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, International Development, or another field directly relevant to the role.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in project management, development operations, project appraisal, implementation monitoring or portfolio management.
• Recognized project management certification relevant to the role.
• Experience in a multilateral development bank, development finance institution or comparable international development organization.
• Languages: English: Mandatory

SKILLS & NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE

• Project appraisal and due diligence.
• Project implementation and portfolio monitoring.
• Contract, financial and operational risk analysis.
• Results monitoring and analytical report writing.
• Stakeholder coordination and relationship management.
• Problem solving and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in office and project or operations management systems.

ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Copy of passport
• Academic certificate

If you are currently an IsDB Regular staff applying for this role and get selected through the competitive selection process; your current contract type and other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

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