AAMP Project Manager Job at NAMC

Purpose of the Role:

• To ensure the effective management and efficient delivery of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan project and to provide project management support services throughout the project life-cycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Management

• Provide project coordination and support in order to ensure the effective management and running of the project.
• Co-ordinate project activities of planning, monitoring and control as per the AAMP SLA to ensure successful delivery of the project.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Establish and monitor the project’s financial expenditure and ensure the delivery of the project within budget.
• Develop and implement appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and implementation.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Oversee project procurement in line with the Supply Chain policies.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the projects.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the AAMP within the agricultural sector in line with the approved Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan.

Project Governance & Compliance

• Maintain the strategic, operational and fraud risk registers related to the project.
• Maintain an inventory of internal controls and map them to key risk areas.
• Coordinate project governance activities, including meeting arrangements, preparation of presentations and quality control.
• Identify and escalate to project management challenges as required.
• Develop mitigation strategies/ action plans, in consultation with management, assigning timeframes for implementation.
• Escalate issues relating to non-compliance and effectively promote and practice good Corporate Governance.
• Establish and communicate the use of appropriate methodologies, tools and techniques to ensure that the AAMP complies with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support to the risk unit.
• Maintain the risk incidents register, including inter alia records of insurance claims, litigation claims etc.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Build relationships with management and stakeholders.
• Develop project stakeholder database and update when necessary.
• Develop a project communications plan.
• Attend meetings, workshops and conferences in relation to the AAMP.
• Report project progress to relevant stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, including Word and Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Quality Management Systems, Contract Management, Project management methodologies,
• Project Management Support skills, Financial Management skills, Time Management skills, Communication & writing skills

Minimum Requirements:

• A Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics or equivalent is a minimum requirement.
• 3-5 years’ minimum experience in the Project Management environment.

Deadline:19th January,2026