Senior Project Manager – Critical Minerals Support Facility Design

Role Overview

• Develop and manage a consolidated workplan and milestone tracker for the GMSF design phase.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and dependencies among consultants, internal teams, and external partners.
• Support establishment of the SteerCo, including drafting and validating terms of reference.
• Coordinate meeting schedules, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and synthesize deliberations into clear action points.
• Maintain validated records (minutes, action logs, and follow-ups).
• Review and integrate consultant deliverables into a single coherent draft business plan.
• Ensure alignment between consultant outputs, stakeholder inputs, and strategic priorities.
• Draft synthesis notes summarizing SteerCo deliberations, key decisions, and recommendations.
• Produce periodic progress reports capturing milestones, risks, and emerging issues.
• Deliver a final, validated Steering Committee business plan and an end-of-assignment integration report, including lessons and recommendations for Phase II.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in programme or project management, with demonstrated success in African development contexts.
• Background in institutional design, governance frameworks, or natural resource/energy transition policy.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder processes involving governments, MDBs, and civil society.
• Proven ability to synthesize consultant outputs into actionable frameworks.
• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in public policy, development economics, natural resource governance, or related field.
• Expertise in project management methodologies with ability to develop comprehensive workplans and monitoring frameworks.
• Financial acumen to oversee budget development and operational costing for new facilities.
• Proficiency in collaborative tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint) and project management software.
• Strong research and analytical skills to synthesize technical inputs from diverse consultants.
• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, with proven ability to navigate political sensitivities and build consensus among senior leaders.
• Self-directed working style with ability to drive progress amidst ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Superior written communication skills for developing high-quality briefs, reports, and presentations for executive audiences.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; professional proficiency in French or other African languages is strongly preferred.
• Cultural awareness and adaptability to work effectively across diverse African markets.