Project Manager

<p><em><strong>Note:</strong></em><em> while this is a non-paid, volunteer role, it can provide you with valuable experience for your resume and references from our organization if you are successful.</em></p><p><a href="https://theeducationalequalityinstitute.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">The Educational Equality Institute</a>, an NGO based in Norway committed to educating and thereby empowering disadvantaged girls.</p><p>In response to the war in Ukraine, we started the project:<em> “Together for Ukraine”. </em></p><p>Free educational programs where we, together with our partners, will help 100.000 Ukrainians shape their future through education, upskilling, and employment.</p><p>We are looking for a highly organized and experienced volunteer Project Manager with a proven track record of managing complex projects from development to implementation to join our multicultural team.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and mission-driven team dedicated to providing quality education.</p><p><strong>Role Scope</strong></p><ul> <li>Manage the day-to-day details of projects, including the plan, schedule, resources, task assignments, scope, communications, and launch project initiatives.</li> <li>Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget by maintaining a high level of project management excellence.</li> <li>Collaborate with project team members to identify project risks and issues, and develop effective strategies to mitigate them.</li> <li>Report regularly to project stakeholders and leadership on project status, schedule, and delivery details, ensuring risks are appropriately documented and escalated in good time.</li> <li>Foster open communication within the team on project planning and execution by facilitating regular team meetings and building strong relationships with all stakeholders.</li> <li>Support business needs by leading the effort to develop creative approaches to problem-solving and ensuring quality deliverables.</li> <li>Utilize project management tools to facilitate project tracking, monitoring, and reporting.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Demonstrated critical and creative thinking abilities with a collaborative spirit.</li> <li>Can-do attitude and eagerness to learn new things, with a passion for personal and professional development.</li> <li>Efficient, proactive, and hands-on approach to project management, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.</li> <li>Strong experience managing projects, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.</li> <li>People management experience in a complex, fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Passionate about learning new tools and processes and always seeking out "a better way" of doing things, with a continuous improvement mindset.</li> <li>Advanced English language skills, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> </ul><p>At TEEI, we offer a range of exciting opportunities for volunteers to make a real impact. <br/><strong>As a volunteer, you can expect:</strong></p><ul> <li>Remote and flexible scheduling: We only require a minimum of 6 hours of work per week, and you can choose when to work based on your own schedule and availability.</li> <li>The chance to join a highly motivated multinational team: You'll work alongside other passionate individuals from around the world, all dedicated to making a positive difference in Ukraine.</li> <li>The opportunity to influence the daily lives and future of Ukrainians: By contributing to TEEI's projects, you'll be helping to shape the future of Ukraine and make a tangible impact on the lives of its people.</li> <li>Creative freedom and the ability to acquire new skills: We encourage our volunteers to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to the challenges we face. As a result, you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills and broaden your experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.</li> <li>Great networking and educational opportunities: By working with TEEI, you'll have the chance to connect with other professionals in your field and learn from their experiences and expertise.</li> <li>Job meaningfulness and tangible results: Above all, volunteering with TEEI is a chance to make a meaningful difference in the world and see the tangible results of your efforts.</li> </ul>