Project Lead

Using project management best practices the Project Lead develops and manages the technical financial and administrative aspects of a non-complex or small portfolio to ensure they are administered and implemented in a manner consistent with CRDF Global and funder objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plansand executes projects using project management best practicesfor scope of work developmentdeliverable managementschedule managementrisk management change managementmonitoring and evaluationandidentificationand resolution of issues and lessons learned.
• Develops and manages project budgets;coordinates with pricing and functional teams to price budgetsconductslabor and other direct costforecastingandleadsfinancialriskand changemanagementprocesses.
• Manages customer technical expert and internationalstakeholder relationshipsand networks on behalf of the program.
• Leadstechnical and financial reporting of projects to meet the stated project program and agreementobjectives.
• Develops concepts and new project ideas as part ofcapture andproposal development process.
• Represents program or projects at external events.
• Supports other programs and staff as required.
• Travels within Jordan. and internationally as appropriate .
• Other duties as assigned.

Cultural Requirements:

Trust

• Operate to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

• Be accountable for performance to goals and objectives as set by leadership.

• Be a reliable member of the team that the organization can count on.

Teamwork

• Treat all people in a respectful and supportive manner.

• Work collaboratively with others.

• Be flexible and adaptable to change.

Communication

• Seek to achieve shared understanding when communicating.

• Actively listen to others.

• Respect and encourage diverse perspectives.

• Share information openly and willingly.

Qualifications:

• 3 yearsexperience managingprojects with components includingany of the following:internationalworkshops trainings conferencesstudy toursfellowshipswebinars/remotetrainingor similar capacity-building efforts.
• Bachelors degree in or PMP certificationpreferred.
• Previousexperience supportingU.S. Government clients particularlythe of State (DOS) preferred.
• Familiaritypreferredwithinternational nonproliferationcounter-proliferation WMD threat reduction advanced and emerging technologiesor similar issues.
• Demonstrates strongcustomer relationship managementcommunication diplomatic and negotiating skills and good judgment.
• Excellent organizationalskillsability to meet deadlines.
• Exhibits strong writing and proposal development skills.
• Familiarity with other countries and cultures ability to work withinmatrixedglobal team.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word Excel PowerPointand ability to work with more advanced software such as MicrosoftProjectis preferred.
• Strong command of written and spoken English