Itad is a leading international development consultancy providing advice to governments, foundations, multilateral agencies development finance institutes, private sector and non-profits on how to maximise the impact of their investments. We have a 40 year track record of providing our clients with the information and insight they need to make development work smarter, produce better results and improve people’s lives. Our knowledge and expertise are grouped around Practice areas including; Inclusive Growth and Climate Change, Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings, Human Development and Governance and Institutional Strengthening.
Itad understand for some people, hybrid working supports a healthy work life balance so we are open to flexibility in time spent in the office and working hours. You don’t need to be in the office every day, travel to the office would be expected for key company and team events which are typically once a month.
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Join us in our journey to help create positive, lasting change in the world and discover how our unique culture will support you to grow professionally and personally. We actively promote diversity, equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. This is central to our values. Come and join our highly skilled group of people united in their purpose to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world. We believe in the power of evidence in driving positive social, economic and environmental change.
Location: Brighton, hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week
Salary: £44-£50K depending on your experience
Closing date: Thursday 4th January 2024
The Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the commercial management of projects in close collaboration with the Itad Technical Lead to ensure we deliver to the highest technical standard. Working within the Project Management Unit but with accountability to the Project Director, you will be able to lead the successful commercial delivery of complex projects and programmes. Your core areas of focus will be:
- In collaboration with the Project Director, liaise with the client(s), and maintain our highest levels of reputation
- Perform excellent cost control and revenue maximisation, including working with others to ensure financial monitoring, contract management and risk control
- Support internal communication to ensure efficient coordination and decision-making
- Work with the Itad Technical Lead and project Team Leader to ensure that the project is delivering technically excellent work on time and within budget
- Have oversight and manage the project programme, managing timing of inputs and deliverables in collaboration with the Itad Technical Lead and project Team Leader
- Ensure that projects are compliant with relevant client, donor and other policies and guidance, as well as Itad’s values and ways of working,
- Manage project resources such as external consultants and Itad suppliers, work with the Project Director and others to address any performance or other issues or needs that arise
- Contribute to bid development and commercial growth, including through communicating our project management service offer
- Participate in Itad internal working groups, contributing to the development of project management excellence within our organisation.
- Support our technical teams in the coordination of resourcing and invoicing processes across the portfolio
Our projects include:
- The Independent Evaluation of the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s Fleming Fund, a £265 million One Health programme, to support 24 Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) in building capacity to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
- Evaluating UNICEF’s work in health systems strengthening globally, building on the success of our recent work evaluating UNICEF’s efforts to support scale up of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV and paediatric HIV care and treatment programs over the past decade.
- The Independent Evaluation of Adolescents 360 (A360), an innovative $30 million programme jointly funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation to encourage modern contraceptive use and reduce unplanned pregnancy among young girls aged between 15-19 in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Nigeria.
Who You Are
- You have proven experience of delivering complex projects, including financial management, work planning, contract and risk management. Direct experience within the International Development space is highly desirable
- You are confident and experienced in client liaison and able to quickly establish credible and strong working relationships with a diverse array of people in your work, including senior stakeholders and partner organisations
- You have a proven track record in using your strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, collaborators and partners from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures
- You are fluent in written and spoken English
- Written and spoken Business French would be ideal
You will already have the right to live and work in the UK and be able to travel both nationally and internationally.
Our Benefits
We offer:
- A matched company pension up to 5%.
- 26 days holiday per year, plus a further 3 flexible days and public holidays which you can take whenever you want to.
- Continuous learning: you will have access to our online training, as well as induction programmes and the opportunity to attend company training.
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
Our office is easily accessible, close to public transport and dog friendly.
At Itad, we are committed to actively promoting diversity, equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. We know that employees with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us a more effective and innovative company and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from interested candidates regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.