
Project Manager
Full-time
Do you want to join a dynamic and motivated team?
Do you like challenges?
Are you well organised, flexible and you love to work collaboratively?
ABOUT ANKAA
ANKAA Project is a not-for-profit organisation, founded in 2017, that works with communities affected by forced migration and/or unemployment.
ANKAA’s hybrid model of a social enterprise connects its education programs, focused on social inclusion, with its revenue-generating activities of creating sustainable products under fair and ethical working conditions.
ANKAA Project strengthens communities affected by forced migration and/or unemployment, by offering a quality program in tailoring coupled with language skills and employability support. Our program is aimed at social inclusion and employability for decent work opportunities in Greece and in Europe.
Our revenue-generating activities offer job opportunities to experienced workers and/or former ANKAA students. Our products reflect and promote sustainability for the people, the project and the planet. We create long lasting and custom-made fashion products implementing responsible production and fair trade.
The project and its partners advocate for social inclusion, equal opportunities and a celebration of cultures and skills.
ANKAA is an equal opportunities employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of ability and skills without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation. For more information, please visit www.ankaaproject.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Project Manager you will need to undertake a variety of management tasks, including program, team and financial management. You will supervise ANKAA’s programs, manage staff and volunteers, as well as lead financial management (budgeting, accounting, analysis and reporting). You work closely together with the department managers and report to the Board of Directors.
Program and Project Management
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Responsible for planning, organisation, supervision and direction of the organisation’s operations and programs
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Develop and ensure implementation of policies and procedures and operational metrics
Team Management
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Provide leadership and guide staff and volunteers throughout the organisation
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Organise team meetings
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Provide regular feedback and mentoring to the team members
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Organise evaluations
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Organise team building activities and build positive relationships within the team
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Organise and manage recruitment, contracts, leave days, etc.
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Supervise outreach and recruitment of volunteers
Financial Management
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Prepare quarterly and annual budget
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Manage budgets and track expenditures and transactions
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Lead financial analysis and reporting through expenditure analysis
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Communicate with accountants and other financial stakeholders, and manage payments
Partnerships & Networking
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Collaborate with other organisations and local communities
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Represent ANKAA at events as well as meetings of different working groups in Athens
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Manage MoUs with ANKAA partners
Impact Measurement
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Keep updated records of ANKAA activities
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Create and update Monitoring & Evaluation tools
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Create reports on ANKAA’s impact
Communication
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Manage close communication with the Board of Directors, the team and partners
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Represent ANKAA in public and networking events
Other
ANKAA staff is expected to be flexible and to take on additional duties as assigned, according to the organisation’s needs and the staff member’s skills and abilities.
REQUIREMENTS
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Passionate about and committed to ANKAA Project’s mission, vision and values
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Strong organisational and interpersonal skills combined with an ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks
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Excellent leadership skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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An ability to inspire trust, to motivate people and to work collaboratively
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Ability to interact with people from diverse and multi-disciplinary backgrounds and build consensus through negotiation and diplomacy
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Ability and flexibility to adapt to frequent change
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Other desired characteristics include strong problem-solving skills, work under pressure, able to work independently, detail-oriented, ability to grasp the “big picture”, time management skills and the willingness to try new and creative approaches
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Bilingual in English and Greek
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Speaking other languages (Arabic, Farsi, French, Turkish, etc.) is an asset
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Proficiency in MS Office (Google Suite) and the ability to learn new programs/applications as needed
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The perfect candidate should have an experience in a related field (in the context of migration or non-profit management) or a background in project management, non-profit management, etc.
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Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted until the 15th of March 2023.
Please submit a cover letter describing your relevant experience, interests and motivation with your resume to team@ankaaproject.org. If you had previous experience in a related field, please attach a recommendation letter or provide us with a recommendation contact.
Every application gets an acknowledgement of receipt and an answer within 14 days of the application deadline. Possible candidates will be invited for an interview.
The future project manager will be guided through her or his different tasks and receive extensive training during her or his first months.
If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact: team@ankaaproject.org.