Market Research Project Manager Job in Uganda (100 -120K)

Project Manager Jobs in Uganda at Corporate Staffing Services

Job Title: Market Research Project Manager (100 -120k)
Industry: Research
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: 100 – 120K

Our client is one of the largest research agencies worldwide that provide actionable insights that help make impactful decisions that drive growth. They seek to hire a market research project manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Job Purpose
To oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of a specific short-term field projects which have a beginning, an end and specified deliverables.

Market Research Project Manager Key Responsibilities

Plan the project

Define the scope of the project

Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project

Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project

Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities

Review and revise the project schedule revise as required

Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Staff the project

In consultation with the appropriate regional coordinator, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities

Manage project staff and/or volunteers according to the established policies and practices of the organization

Ensure that personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential

Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project

Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate

Implement the project

Execute the project according to the project plan

Develop forms and records to document project activities

Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured

Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project

Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project

Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Control the project

Write reports on the project for management and for funders

Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements

Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures

Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)

Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date

Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements

Evaluate the project

Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality

Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
 Skills and Qualifications required for the Project Manager Job


University Degree in a related subject

Project Management Skills

At least 5 years project planning and/or management experience

At least 5 years experience in market research

MS Office proficiency with excellent command of Excel

Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results oriented, ability to deliver under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Leadership & people management skills

Well developed interpersonal skills

Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously

Conversant with budgets, timings and quotas

Monitoring & Evaluation Skills

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Market Research Project Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 1st May, 2015.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing
only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
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