Senior Project Officer - Brisbane

Job Title:	Senior Project Officer - Brisbane
GRM Job Reference:	KL-05717-PRJ
Region:	Pacific
Country:	Australia
Location:	Brisbane
Date Posted:	1/6/2014
Closing Date:	1/20/2014
About the role The Senior Project Officer (SPO) is responsible for supporting the planning, delivery and monitoring and evaluation of Africa Fellowships by Australian host organisations contracted under the DFAT funded Australia Awards in Africa initiative. The SPO will assist in preparing tender documentation and facilitate all facets of the tendering and contracting process. The SPO will also monitor and evaluate the performance of host organisations in accordance with established monitoring and evaluation processes and indicators. This is a full time role up to June 30, 2015. Key responsibilities include Administration of tendering and contracting processes for Africa Fellowships Provide effective liaison with host organisations, government departments and other agencies as required, supporting the successful design, delivery and completion of Fellowships. Develop and apply a process of managing key contract dates and deliverables to ensure service level agreements are met. Develop risk management plans for Fellowship activities in response to identified risks and client expectations and ensure adherence to quality processes. Develop and manage quality and procedural manuals for Fellowship activities for inclusion in the Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and ensure compliance with their requirements. Ensure all provider progress and program completion reports are of a high quality and submitted on time. Ensure that all data entered into database systems is of a high quality/accuracy and meets all of the program and stakeholder expectations. On-Award Pastoral Care Monitoring and Support. Quality processes, risk management and data integrity. Click here to view the full terms of reference. About You Selection criteria Essential: Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, project management or other related field Demonstrated experience in review, analysis and reporting of data and reports in a client focused environment Excellent demonstrated communication skills and experience of working effectively across cultures with a diversity of clients Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with training providers Experience in project coordination or project management in a training or tertiary education environment Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to multi-task and problem solve effectively Literacy in information technology, including experience of the Microsoft Office suite of applications Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety                                                                                              Highly Desirable: Experience of international education in the Australian context  and/or time spent living and working internationally Experience in training/educational services procurement, including preparing tender documentation, contracts and related budget proposals specifically for DFAT-AusAID About Us Australia Awards (Africa) is a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade -funded initiative designed: (i) to equip Africans with the skills and knowledge necessary to influence the economic and social development outcomes of their own countries; and (ii) to build the long-term capacity of African governments to progress towards their Millennium Development Goals. Australia Awards provides a mix of Scholarships and Fellowships to Africans in the public, civil society and private sectors in targeted disciplines that support the home countries’ developmental priorities. Australia Awards is managed by GRM International on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Interested? To apply please email your covering letter addressing the selection criteria and resume to alma.banu@grminternational.com with the subject: SPO Brisbane - AA. Without the covering letter, your application will not be considered. Applications close on 20th January 2014.