Project Management Specialist

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is a multilateral development bank (MDB) which funds its projects and other developmental activities using Islamic finance. Hence, the name Islamic. Founded in 1975, the IsDB is headquartered in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The purpose of the Bank is to foster economic development and social progress of its member countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position:  Project Management Specialist 

Requisition ID: 5938

Job Location: Abuja

Contract type: Fixed Term

Department: Regional Hub of Abuja, Nigeria

Business Unit: Operations Complex

Job Purpose

• Conduct due diligence and coordinate the appraisal, implementation, monitoring and completion of assigned development operations to support timely, compliant and effective delivery of the Bank's development mandate.

Key Accountablities 

Project Appraisal:

• Conduct assigned technical, financial, procurement, institutional, economic, social and environmental due diligence in accordance with applicable Bank policies and procedures. 
• Prepare and refine appraisal inputs with the Operations Team Leader and relevant sector teams for submission to the appropriate approving authority. 
• Identify material project risks, recommend proportionate mitigation measures and maintain a clear record of appraisal conclusions. 

Project Implementation and Monitoring:

• Monitor assigned operations against approved scope, schedule, cost, results and contractual commitments, and maintain accurate and current records in the Bank’s operations management system. 
• Prepare periodic implementation assessments that identify emerging risks, agreed actions, responsible parties and target dates. 
• Coordinate with sector, procurement, financial management and disbursement teams to support timely resolution or escalation of implementation constraints. 

Contract, Financial and Compliance Oversight:

• Review project-level contract and financial management information within the role’s mandate and recommend corrective action when deviations are identified. 
• Provide operational inputs to procurement and disbursement processes to support compliance with approved arrangements and Bank requirements. 
• Escalate material contractual, fiduciary or resource risks to the designated authority, supported by evidence and recommended options.

Academic And Professional Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, International Development, or another field directly relevant to the role.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in project management, development operations, project appraisal, implementation monitoring or portfolio management.
• Recognized project management certification relevant to the role.
• Experience in a multilateral development bank, development finance institution or comparable international development organization.
• Languages: English: Mandatory

Skills & Necessary Knowledge:

• Project appraisal and due diligence.
• Project implementation and portfolio monitoring.
• Contract, financial and operational risk analysis.
• Results monitoring and analytical report writing.
• Stakeholder coordination and relationship management.
• Problem solving and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in office and project or operations management systems.

About Application Process 

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the internship role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Copy of passport
• Academic certificate

Note

• The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications).
• In addition, the IsDB does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The IsDB declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.