Project Manager at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic institution that is cognisant of the volatile, uncertain, complex, ever-changing and challenging global environment. The University actively responds, in critical and creative ways, to the developmental needs of the  local, national and international contexts. UWC appreciates the opportunities of the academic project and wishes to build on its history of providing students with an excellent academic experience. The academic project constitutes the core  mandate of a university; hence the quality of its teaching, research, community involvement and transformation goals are integral to its success.

The South African National Bioinformatics Institute (SANBI) hosted within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Western Cape, has an international reputation for genomics research that exceeds 15 years. 

In October 2023 the Genomic Epidemiology Network was launched and comprise 5 projects in response to the HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2022-CALL1-01-03 funding mechanism. This exciting global initiative seeks to bring together interdisciplinary teams to address public health genomic challenges. This network will be coordinated at the University of the Western Cape. We are currently seeking a project manager to oversee the activities of the 5 global projects under this network.
                                                                                                                                                                         
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key areas areas: 

• Identify areas of overlap between EDCTP3 grantees and the Africa PGI
• Document genomic Epidemiology Network meetings
• Project manage deliverables that intersect among the EDCTP3 grantees and the PHA4GE, Africa PGI and NGS Academy initiatives
• Quarterly reports for submission to the EDCTP3 portal

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Bachelors degree in Management (BA)
• At least 4 years experience working with international research project coordination.
• At least 8 years experience with financial reporting
• At least 1 year Project Management experience
• At least 10 years experience in grants management
• Experience managing funding agency/Donor relations

Competencies and skills:

• Knowledge and skills in financial reporting 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Work in an interdisciplinary team
• Emotional intelligence, excellent communication and people management skills 
• Skilled in public relations and project planning