Project Manager at House of Tara International

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 18 Months

About House of Tara International:

House of Tara International – We are House of Tara, the largest brand in the beauty and cosmetics industry out of Africa. We currently have over 13 branches across Nigeria with sales presence in Ghana, Seychelles, Tanzania, Kenya & South Africa. Our company takes pride in not just beauty consultation, but in empowering women, creating self-awareness and enhancing self-esteem.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead and execute a high-impact project focused on job creation and youth empowerment.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of the project within a 18-month timeline, ensuring the delivery of key objectives, including securing 600 job placements for youth and equipping 1,000 participants with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
This role requires strong leadership, project management expertise, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive impact and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Deliverables:

Project Execution & Deliverables: Design and implement project activities to achieve outlined goals, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
Project Planning & Oversight: Develop comprehensive project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing plans aligned with project objectives.
Budget Management: Prepare, manage, and oversee project budgets, ensuring transparency, accountability, and optimal utilization of funds and assets.
Monitoring & Reporting: Prepare and present periodic progress reports to funders, stakeholders, and partners, demonstrating project impact and milestones achieved.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with internal project teams, funding bodies, and key stakeholders, including CFYE.
Team Leadership & Supervision: Oversee the project team, providing direction, supervision, and performance management to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Strategic Guidance: Provide thought leadership and strategic direction in developing and executing the project to maximize impact and sustainability.
Workplan & Milestone Tracking: Develop and maintain a detailed work plan outlining quarterly deliverables and project milestones.
Training & Job Placement: Facilitate the training of 1,000 participants and secure 600 job placements for youth.

Behavioral Deliverables:

Team Leadership & Guidance: Supervise and guide team members, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
Continuous Improvement & Adaptation: Encourage feedback, learning, and continuous improvement by refining leadership strategies based on insights and experiences.
Conflict Resolution: Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills to address interpersonal challenges and foster a positive working environment.
Empowerment & Accountability: Promote a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability, encouraging collective ownership of the project’s goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in workforce development, youth empowerment, or entrepreneurship programs.
Proven ability to design, execute, and oversee large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong financial management skills with experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and conflict resolution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage.
Experience working with donor-funded projects and compliance requirements.
Ability to navigate complex challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
Passion for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for data-driven decision-making.
Expertise in risk management and mitigation strategies to anticipate and resolve potential project hurdles.
Ability to manage multiple project components while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills to engage stakeholders and secure necessary resources.
Adaptability and resilience in handling project uncertainties and changing conditions.
Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, timeline, and budget while achieving intended impact.