Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and direction for assigned projects.
• Align project objectives with AFRICOM’s vision and strategy.
• Develop project roadmaps and long-term plans.
• Advise executive management on risks, opportunities, and performance.

Project Oversight & Governance

• Ensure effective project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Establish governance structures, policies, and performance standards.
• Track KPIs, milestones, budgets, and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Approve expenditures and ensure cost control.
• Provide financial forecasts and performance reports.
• Ensure optimal resource allocation across projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary liaison between leadership, clients, partners, and teams.
• Manage high-level client relationships and contracts.
• Resolve escalated issues and conflicts.
• Present project updates to board members and senior executives.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Build high-performing project teams.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and professional development guidance.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure quality standards and best practices.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

• B.A/M.A degree in Project Management or related discipline
• 10/8 years of experience in project management, with 5/4 years as Project Director or equivalent
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-million-budget projects
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong financial and analytical skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large and impactful projects
• Competitive compensation package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send:

CV/Resume

One-page motivation cover letter

📧 Email: jobs@africom.et
📌 Please mention the title Project Director in the subject line.