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    Corporate Staffing Services Nairobi, Kenya

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    Project Officer jobs in Kenya. Reporting to : Project Manager.
    Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to Project sites.

    Job Purpose:

    The job holder will be responsible for supporting business growth strategy through implementation of projects value addition plans and strategies on a day-to-day basis.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Work closely with projects managers to assist in reports analysis and execution of projects work strategies to completion.

    • Support in doing proper project planning with clear budgets, timely projections.

    • Help in tracking project costs in order to meet the given budget.

    • Recruit more qualified staff to help in managing workload, assist in handling petty cash for labor wages.

    • Work closely with caretakes and casual laborers to ensure they are performing their roles effectively.

    • Ensure that a list of all site property and assets are well kept, work with caretakers to ensure they are safe and in good condition against pilferage and wastage in all projects.

    • Manage relationships in the current customer portfolio and ensure excellent customer service to all the clients.

    • Maintain high standards of service to both internal and external clients.

    • Ensure safety and health regulations are fully adhered to in all sites, ensure total compliance with all legal regulations.

    • Work closely with the human resource department & projects managers to ensure safety measures are in place across all Optiven projects.

    • Do project master plans with guidance of projects manager and assist in monitoring and evaluation of progress.

    • Share with management daily and weekly reports on value additions, incidents and defects as well as casuals engaged.

    • Perform any other responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

      Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
      • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Civil engineering or a related field

      • Minimum 3 years of project management and related experience.

      • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.

      • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be a plus.

      • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

      • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

      • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

      • Proven ability to solve problems creatively.

      • Good communication, analytical, report writing and presentation skills.

      • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.

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