The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) has an exciting opportunity for an International Projects Manager to lead on contracting, compliance and due diligence for the programme and provide operational support to a portfolio of projects in five African cities.
ACRC is a collaborative research programme seeking to tackle complex urban development challenges in Africa's rapidly changing cities. Funded by FCDO, ACRC aims to generate robust insights and evidence that will help improve living conditions and urban services for all city residents, especially disadvantaged communities.
Acting as the operational link person for a portfolio of action research projects in selected cities, the postholder will provide high-quality project management support, respond to queries and problem solve in an agile and effective manner. As a specialist in contracts, due diligence and compliance, the postholder will lead on these operational areas of responsibility, developing a due diligence and compliance system suitable for the implementation phase of the programme and managing all subcontracting arrangements. They will work closely with the University’s Strategic Contracts, Research Support and Research and Business Engagement teams to develop processes that meet the requirements of the University, the funder (FCDO) and our partner organisations, while enabling work on the ground to continue at pace.
This role sits within our Manchester-based operations team (consisting of another International Projects Manager, leading on monitoring, evaluation, learning and adaptation; a Finance Officer; a Projects and Events Administrator; and the Operations Manager), and will work closely with project teams in each of our cities.
Proven experience of supporting projects through the full project management cycle is essential. The ideal candidate will also possess thorough knowledge and experience of managing due diligence, compliance and contracting. The role will require some international travel (approx. 1-2 weeks each year) and applicants must be both willing and able to travel.
What you will get in return:
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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
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Name: Helen Allwood, ACRC Operations Manager
Email: helen.allwood@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
