PROJECT MANAGER- BEAUTIFUL LOCALHANDS (FONDATION ESPOIR DÉVELOPPEMENT)
Main responsibilities:
•Lead the team and ensure smooth daily operations.
•Engage and support artisans, keeping them motivated and aligned with project goals.
•Oversee logistics, from raw materials to product delivery.
•Onboard new artisans, ensuring quality and project alignment.
•Set clear goals for the project and sales, ensuring measurable targets.
•Expand sales by identifying new selling points, partnerships, and collaborations.
•Innovate products in collaboration with designers and artisans to maintain competitiveness.
•Monitor budgets to ensure all project expenses align with financial plans.
•Track sales performance and analyse trends to drive revenue growth.
•Manage payments to artisans and oversee accounts payable and receivable.
•Develop the business plan with management adjusting strategies as needed.
•Prepare progress reports on sales, artisan performance and other relevant metrics.
•Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and ethical standards.
•Develop training programmes to improve artisans' technical and business skills.
•Identify skill gaps and arrange relevant training.
Qualifications and profile:
•Graduated from a recognised tertiary institution with a bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration or a related field.
•3-5 years of proven experience as a Project Manager specifically within social enterprises and non-profit sectors.
•Demonstrate a successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
•Proven ability to manage teams and projects with multiple stakeholders.
•Skilled in financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
•Creative problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach.
•Deeply committed to empowering communities and driving social impact.