Self Help Africa

Special Projects Manager

Self Help Africa

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Durham • North Carolina • Washington • United States

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About the role

  • Increase organizational efficiencies through process streamlining, the review and evaluation of workflows, and cross-team coordination.
  • With senior leaders, coordinate and manage high-level projects deemed critical to advancing organizational priorities.
  • Monitor project progress and adjust as needed; measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Examples of other types of related assignments and projects may include: Working with CRL senior leaders to organize and mobilize organizational resources around new initiatives/issues for CRL to pursue.
  • Facilitate and organize meetings of senior leaders within the assigned portfolio, including weekly leadership meetings and management retreats.
  • Providing analytical support on major operational decisions/processes.
  • Tracking and helping to prioritize activities within CRL that require the senior leaders’ attention.
  • Joining a collaborative table of mission-aligned advocacy partners to advance specific policy agendas.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
  • Work alongside staff and help build and promote a responsive culture.
  • Help develop and lead the implementation of initiatives that promote and support continuous employee engagement, culture development, and organizational transformation.
  • Provide guidance and support to finance and operations staff team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years related experience.
  • Professional and/or graduate school.
  • Experience in organizational management or employment engagement initiatives a plus.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to initiate, juggle and lead multiple projects to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines.
  • Highly resourceful and self-starter and fast learner; able to successfully function well with minimal direction and effectively work behind the scenes.
  • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; data analysis skills desired.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementdata analysis
Soft Skills
organizational managementemployee engagementcross-team coordinationanalytical supportresourcefulnessself-starterleadershipcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreegraduate school