Nile Swimmers is looking to recruit a experienced Project Manager in Khartoum, Sudan. As an ambitious and growing volunteer organisation, we require a committed and focused individual who can work effectively manage our two Project Administrators. An immediate start is preferred.

Please apply by email to hamid@nileswimmers.org with your CV and a covering letter by the 31st August.

Job Description: Project Manager

Overview	The vision of Nile Swimmers is to stop drowning. The mission of Nile Swimmers is to make Africa safe around water. As a volunteer led organisation, Nile Swimmers now requires a full-time project manager to coordinate our country programme. This currently includes projects with: The Federal and state Ministry of Education to train teachers to be able to deliver our Aquatic Survival Programme to all school age children in Sudan. UNICEF to deliver flood risk assessment and targeted flood safety programmes for high risk communities across Sudan The Ministry of Social Welfare to deliver targeted programmes for vulnerable children in high risk communities, such as those living in the Kosti camps The Ministry of the Interior to train the Civil Defence in safety and rescue techniques Communities who wish to run water safety projects
Role Title	Project Manager
Location of position	Khartoum , Sudan
Responsible to	Senior Management Team
Duration	One year, with the possibility of extension
Summary of role	This role involves: Managing staff team of two (project coordinator and project administrator) Managing organisational budget and finances Working closely with partner organisations and the trustee and management team to provide direction for projects Having oversight and overall responsibility for projects running to time and to budget This position will require: Excellent project management skills Excellent people management skills High level of computer literacy
Description of tasks	Managing staff team of two (project coordinator and project administrator) and supporting coordination of a large volunteer team Manage financial planning and project finances Work closely with existing and new project partners to design and implement water safety projects Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the NGO Ensure project progress reporting is submitted to the Management Team (Sudan) and the Board of Trustees (UK) to satisfy donors and charity supporters Support the Management Team and Board of Trustees with fundraising activities as requested Manage the organisation and running of one-off promotional and awareness-raising events
Time commitment	Full time – 5 days per week (occasional weekends)
Skills and qualifications	Essential Excellent written and verbal Arabic Excellent written and verbal Arabic Excellent written and verbal English Ability to work without close supervision Ability to use Microsoft Office software Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Experience of managing projects Experience of managing staff Experience of managing volunteers Experience of working in small NGOs Experience of managing budgets Commitment to work in accordance with Nile Swimmers’ policies and procedures Professional attitude Desirable Experience of working with UN agencies Experience of working with government ministries Experience of working with HAC
Training and support	You will be given induction training into the various aspects of the work and progress on the programmes to date. You will receive ongoing support from the Management Team.
Salary	Dependent on experience
Expenses	Where authorised, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Application procedure	CV and covering letter – to be sent to the email below by 31st August Interviews – to be arranged between 10th and 14th September Reference Trial period of 3 months
Contact information	Hamid Khalafallah Tel: +249 91 266 4106 Email: hamid@nileswimmers.org