Director, Project Development and Co-ordination (GMG/SEG 4)

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Strategic Planning, Performance and Project Management, the Director, Project Development and Co-ordination is responsible for leading the development, planning, and execution of new and special projects, collaborating with International Partners to develop project concepts, proposals and budgets, to enable the Ministry to access greater counterpart funding and technical assistance, tracing projects and engaging in the assessment of the existing environment to inform project development. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Develops a framework for the mobilization of public/donor investments in MT programmes, projects and strategies; 
• Directs the following components of the project management life cycle such as: Project initiate, development and planning; 
• Develops performance indicators and criteria for the monitoring and assessment of Ministry, Public Bodies engaged in providing investment projects; 
• Collaborates with risk officers to undertake risk assessments for projects and programmes; 
• Utilizes project impact assessments to inform the preparation and development of MT projects; 
• Recommends programmes and project redesign based on findings emanating from monitoring and evaluation activities; 
• Participates in the review of project proposals submitted to the Ministry to ensure consistency with Strategic Direction and Priorities; 
• Provides technical advice and guidance to the Ministry’s Public Bodies in facilitating the attainment of their project objectives; 
• Provides technical assistance for special projects being undertaken by the Section;
• Conducts site visits to keep informed of the programmes and project’s progress;
• Utilizes Monitoring and Evaluation findings to inform proposals for development/and revision of policies, regulation and standards; 
• Collaborates with the relevant Policy and Research teams to inform policy development;
• Ensures compliance with oversight and regulatory bodies such as the Integrity Commission. 

Management/Administrative: 

• Establishes and manages an Agile Project Management approach for the development and preparation of MT projects; 
• Develops and coordinates the development of the Project Plans, Project Feasibility Assessments; 
• Prepares and oversees the development of project reports to the Senior Director and Permanent Secretary, regarding the preparation and submittal of projects for approval;
• Facilitates and participates in Project Steering Committee meetings; 
• Prepares Memoranda of Understanding to outline the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry and stakeholders that are collaborating to execute a project. 

Human Resource: 

• Communicates general information concerning projects under management to colleagues and staff within the Division and Ministry; 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, and/or the Permanent Secretary. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent organisation skills 
• Excellent management skills 
• Excellent research and analytical skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills 
• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Good stakeholder management skills 
• Ability to lead and work as a team 

Technical: 

• Excellent knowledge of Project Development tools and approaches 
• Design of Frameworks for Project Implementation and Monitoring 
• Excellent knowledge of Project Risk Assessment 
• Knowledge of Government Project Development procedures, including the public investment process 
• Knowledge of change management and the change process. 
• Sound business acumen 
• Experience in research methodologies 
• Experience in the use of standard computer applications and analytical tools such as Microsoft Projects 
• Sound facilitation and negotiation skills 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Project Management, Public Policy, Economics, or closely related field. 
• Three (3) years professional experience at middle management level.
• Training/Certification in Project Management 

OR 

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies, Public Sector Management, Public Policy, Economics or closely related field. 
• At least five (5) years professional experience at a management level.
• Training/Certification in Project Management 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Islandwide travelling to conduct site visits

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.