Algeria: Volunteer Project Management Coordinators / Intern - 2015

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Nobeah Foundation is a counterpart of Nobeah Technologies Ltd that aims at distributing technologies from Nobeah Technologies Ltd. on a subsidized or free basis where those technologies could have an impact. Nobeah is a technology company with a focus on producing technology for social impact and strong business growth prospects targeting transformative change on human experience in areas of literacy and health care. The organisation has three main programs i.e. The Afripad, National EHR/Single Virtual Patient Record and Children’s Database designed to achieve its goal of supporting insightful game-changing innovations that impact on education, health, employment and help in building capacity for sustainable solutions. The Nobeah organisation is now rolling out its programs in other African nations i.e. Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Congo, South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria, Uganda, Sudan, and Morocco, and is now seeking self motivated, confident and committed team players for the position of Volunteer Project Management Coordinators/ Intern to be part of our experienced and vibrant project management team.

ABOUT THE JOB

VACANCY: Volunteer Project Management Coordinators/ Intern

Multiple Positions Availablen

LOCATION: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Congo, South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria, Uganda, Sudan, and Morocco

COMPENSATION: This position is voluntary, but given a good mutual fit between the individual and the organization, the role may potentially transition into a paid full-time or part-time role within 3 months depending on the needs and capacity of the organization. However, please note that hiring will be prioritized based on contribution. Given the same productivity, working part-time (or fewer hours in a week) the number of months required to match the contribution of an individual working full-time (or more hours in a week) may be greater than the 3 month period worked by the full-time hire.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The newly formed Nobeah Foundation is seeking Volunteer Project Management Coordinators/ Intern

This is an exciting position doing meaningful work Rolling-out/Implementing Nobeah’s signature ‘Distributed Discrete Work Management Methodology’ (DDWMM) to produce timely and accurate management information, and then proactively use this information to monitor performance, propose improvements and identify potential for future solutions. This is about more than simply presenting data. It’s about offering analysis and insight and working collaboratively with our operational teams on a daily basis to find the best solutions. Along with analysing trends and tracking performance, you’ll ensure that your findings are as insightful as they are accurate, and that we can easily satisfy any reporting requests. You’ll be responsible for making recommendations at an early stage so that we can take action to prevent problems arising. This position requires between 5-40 hours a week, M-F from 9-5:00 pm. The position is flexible to accommodate up to 100% remote work.

Recruitment will take place in two phases. In the first phase concluding by November, the first group of candidates will be selected. In the second phase concluding December, the second group of candidates will be selected. Candidates found not eligible for the first group are welcome to reapply for the second group if any elements of your qualifications or experience have changed.

The role for Volunteer Project Management Coordinators/ Intern will focus on:

Learn the main procedures of the ‘Distributed Discrete Work Management Methodology’·
Assist in ensuring the (DDWMM) is used successfully throughout the organization to collaboratively execute, track, and manage tasks.·
Identifying bugs in the various DDWMM procedures and actively participate in formulating viable solutions.·
Understanding the mapping between the DDWMM and other various methodologies including Agile

QUALIFICATIONS:·

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,
Project Management or relevant social science·
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)·
Knowledge or experience with ‘Agile’ methodologies is desirable.·
Excellent problem solving, analytical, organizational and presentation·
Be an effective communicator·
Interest in new technologies and willingness to learn new tools·
Able to meet commitments and deadlines·
Committed and passionate for results
Must be fluent in English both verbally and in writing and at least speak one local language
Be citizens of any of the following countries Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Congo, South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria, Uganda, Sudan, and Morocco.
Must have a network of contacts in the country to facilitate any required work there