Project Manager at Vetsark Limited

The mission of Vetsark is to transform agriculture and health in Africa. Vetsark innovates, develops and implements agriculture and health data collection and analysis projects and contracts in collaboration with governments and private organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Project Manager & Business Development Associate.
• This role will be instrumental in driving the success of our clients' projects, from initial concept to final implementation.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of project management methodologies, business development strategies, and financial analysis techniques.

Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Develop detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and Gantt charts.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports, including progress updates and final deliverables.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue potential clients and partners.
• Prepare compelling proposals and presentations to pitch our services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Develop and execute effective business development strategies.
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify opportunities.

Design Thinking:

• Facilitate design thinking workshops and sessions.
• Apply design thinking principles to solve complex problems and generate innovative solutions.
• Encourage creativity and collaboration within project teams.

Grant Writing:

• Research and identify relevant grant opportunities.
• Develop compelling grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and evaluation plans.
• Develop detailed financial projections and budgets.
• Conduct financial analysis to assess the feasibility and impact of projects.
• Monitor financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Write clear and concise grant applications that meet specific funding requirements.
• Submit grant proposals and follow up with funding agencies.
• Financial Projections & Analysis:

Presentation & Document Development:

• Create high-quality presentations and reports.
• Develop clear and concise documents, including business plans, project proposals, and grant applications.
• Utilize strong writing and editing skills to produce professional-grade materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management, business development, and grant writing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello).
• Strong understanding of design thinking principles and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing data, financial analysis and budgeting.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail