Operating since 2016, the EMI Senegal office has the desire to reach the peoples of West Africa, by providing design and construction services for Christian organizations that are involved in relief and development efforts in the name of Jesus Christ. This small but growing office has provided conceptual and detailed designs for different ministries across several countries in the region.
EMI Senegal has received grant funding to invest in infrastructure improvements and facility expansions, and equipment at medical facilities in Ghana. This position will primarily assist the Grant Programme Manager in coordinating these grants.
In addition to the typical EMI Staff prerequisites, candidates for this position must have:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Master’s degree preferred.
- 3-8 years’ practical work experience in grant management.
- 2-5 years’ work experience managing projects or staff.
- Technical writing experience required.
- Project management tool experience required (scheduling, workflow, etc.).
- Ability to learn additional project management software, knowledge of Procore preferred.
- Professional working knowledge of English and French required.
The following are essential responsibilities for this position:
- Spiritual and professional discipleship through EMI’s programmes and opportunities.
- Manage and coordinate EMI grant projects, including scope, scheduling, deadlines, work breakdown, budgets, reporting, and stakeholder relations.
- Represent EMI in consultations and communications with project stakeholders, including beneficiaries, clients, partners, contractors, and grantors.
- Participate and support project related activities.
- Supervise, mentor and direct interns.
- Participate in personal development and training in professional competencies.
- Assist the EMI Senegal Grants Programme Manager in developing and supporting grant-funded projects, including but not limited to grant management, budgeting, grant writing, and partnership development.