Relationship Manager – Special Projects

Description
In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit a well-qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidate to fill the following position in Special Projects Department.
The Relationship Manager Special Projects will actively participate in the day to day implementation of Special  Projects related activities and tasks to ensure that projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard (within agreed specifications). He/she ensures that projects are effectively resourced and will manage relationships with a wide range of groups (including all project stakeholders).

Developing and implementing bank business and social impact projects
Networking and prospecting in different forums to forge partnerships for the bank with county and national governments Ministries, Departments and Agencies, bilateral and multilateral development partners, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector, corporate philanthropic foundations etc. 
Representing the Bank in business and social impact strategic initiatives and partnerships while facilitating strategic alignment with partners
EOIRFQRFP or unsolicited proposal writing using creative thinking and problem solving skills sets
Participate in detailed project planning, execution and monitoring implementation

Closely monitor project schedule and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
Resolve cross-functional issues at project team level.
Manage project scope and change control and escalate issues where necessary.
Provide regular progress and status reports to the Director
Identify and analysize project risks and escalate them to the Director
Identify and report any potential delays to the Director
Anticipate details of future projects by communicating directly with stakeholders and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news.
Undertake and promote documentation of good practices as lessons learnt

Qualifications

University degree or equivalent in Economics, Development, Public administration, International Business , Project Management , Social Sciences
Project Management professional qualifications in PMP/PRINCE2 or similar qualifications will be an added advantage
A minimum of three years’ experience in supervising currently ongoing Social Payment Programs in the Bank
Proven ability to write excellent fundable proposals
Proven ability to quickly acquire and learn new complex information and use it in creating new business value
Proven ability to meet strict deadlines, identify and solve problems comprehensively
Proven ability in winning and maintaining the trust of development and humanitarian partners     

Ability to negotiate agreements and/or reach consensus with all levels and positions within the organization
Able to operate in a performance driven organization
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in championing customer focus

 Essential Knowledge
 

Knowledge in risk and issue management ,communication, time management, stakeholder management and quality management

Excellent understanding of  community development and development finance
Project management plus monitoring and evaluation of projects
Understanding of the role of strategic alliance partnerships in growing business value.
Role of financial inclusion in achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and National development plans of Governments in East and Central Africa

Key Critical Competencies

Excellent Project Management skills, study or certification
Excellent interpersonal skills, team leadership and delegation skills
Proven leadership and effective decision-making capabilities
Negotiation skills/experience
Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.
Excellent risk management skills
Time, cost and quality management.
Business awareness
Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
High personal standards and goal oriented
Excellent and effective communications and writing skills
Cultural sensitivity
An added language especially French or Portuguese will be an added advantage