Project Manager

As a project manager, you will support the management and implementation of the various programmesoffered by JA Jamaica with the main focus being the KTI Achieve Program. You will be responsible foradministrative and planning procedures including weekly and monthly reporting, data collection andinput, managing regular communication with stakeholders (teachers, students, facilitators, principals,volunteers, etc.), and the sensitization and training of select stakeholders. The position also involvestasks related to increasing public awareness of the programmes, ensuring that the program qualityremains consistent, maintaining strong school relations, liaise and provide reports to the KTIInternational project team and developing yearly project management trackers and planning calendarsfor the programmes.ResponsibilitiesManage the planning and coordination of the Achieve Program to facilitate its successful delivery in identified institutions nationally.Work with corporations/companies, NGOs, and CBOs to aid with the implementation of the program for the target youth identified.Recruit and manage program volunteers to aid in meeting program goals by securing new sources for volunteers and renewals from existing volunteer sources. Develop and deliverrecruiting presentations.Ensure program quality through consistent phone calls, school/classroom and other institution visits like juvenile correctional and remand facilities, monitoring/observation, student interactions, and program evaluation instruments. Continually provide timely feedback, program materials and resources to partners, students, principals, and teachers as needed and/or requested.Recruit program volunteers to meet program goals by securing new sources for volunteers and renewals from existing volunteer sources. Develops and delivers recruiting presentations.Support volunteer orientation programmes, i.e., securing the location of training, developing and preparing orientation materials, scheduling volunteers/teachers, ordering program materials, and distributing registration and evaluation forms as a part of required data collection and management.Meet with and provide scheduled reports and check-ins with the KTI International Project Team based on Trinidad & Tobago or other relevant location.Responsible for preparing and submitting weekly and monthly project reports and providing data updates according to outlined deadlines.Assist with the development of an annual calendar for the project that includes events, procedures and responsibilities to be accomplished.Manages relationships with stakeholders, in submitting proposals for possible sponsors.25-50% of time travelling to schools, companies and community organizations to facilitate meetings, training and/or program delivery nationally.QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of business/education experience.Proven oral and written communication skills.Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities, be self-motivated and be highly organized.Must be comfortable with public speaking/presenting to varied audiences (school leadership, corporate leaders, students, community members)Medium to high levels of computer knowledge including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Candidate must have a valid local driver’s licenseA commitment to youth development.Additional Education and Experience Desired▪ Expertise in documentation and writing reports.▪ Project Management▪ Supervisory Management