Location: Remote

Start date: As soon as possible, in consultation with the selected candidate

Availability: 32-40 hours per week

Reporting to: COO

Deadline: 7 August 2023 at 00:00 UTC

Job Brief

Kobo, the international nonprofit organization behind the widely-utilized humanitarian data collection toolkit, KoboToolbox, is in search of a proactive, dynamic, and proficient Project and Program Manager to help our growing operations. This multifaceted role involves overseeing a wide array of responsibilities from planning, coordinating, and executing projects in data collection support, feature development, and custom visualizations to maintaining strategic partnerships. Serving as a pivotal contact for our existing partners, you will ensure their needs are met and satisfaction guaranteed. Additionally, working collaboratively with Kobo’s COO and the broader team, you will identify and cultivate new partnerships and funding opportunities, reinforcing the organization’s mission and objectives.

About KoboToolbox and Kobo

KoboToolbox is a very widely used software for data collection, management, and visualization platform specifically designed for humanitarians and researchers working in complex emergencies and resource-constrained environments. Founded in 2005 by a team of public health and conflict researchers, it has been managed since 2013 by a growing team based initially at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. Kobo was created in 2019 as a nonprofit organization to host and maintain KoboToolbox, and to support open source data systems and technology for humanitarian action, global development, peacebuilding, public health, and human rights.

Publicly hosted KoboToolbox servers are used by more than 14,000 organizations worldwide who collect more than 20 million surveys per month to inform, track, and guide social impact projects in more than 240 countries and territories.

Responsibilities

1. Project and Program Management: Oversee and manage the planning, coordination, and execution of projects from inception to completion. Ensure a clear definition of objectives, meticulous resource planning, efficient communication, and adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks throughout the project and program lifecycle
2. Relationship Management: Engage actively with existing partners to comprehend their needs, address any concerns, and guarantee their satisfaction through consistent and effective communication
3. Partnership Development: Build robust connections with potential partners, serving as the liaison for collaborative initiatives and opportunities
4. Strategic Support: Collaborate closely with the COO to identify new partnership prospects, funding opportunities, and to support strategic planning in alignment with Kobo’s mission and objectives
5. Reporting and Documentation: Ensure the maintenance of precise project records, preparation of detailed progress reports, project monitoring and evaluation, and timely updates to stakeholders to foster transparency and accountability across all projects

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project and program management, preferably in a nonprofit/UN or technology-focused organization
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with KoboToolbox and similar data collection platforms
• Experience with humanitarian, development, public health, or other social impact projects
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently and meeting strict deadlines
• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder and partnership management
• Proficient in strategic planning and execution
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in using project and program management tools and software
• Ability to handle administrative tasks and provide support where necessary
• Proven experience with budget management and resource allocation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of international stakeholders
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English
• Experience in procuring or managing grants and funding opportunities

Location

• This is remote work position; all of Kobo’s team members work remotely in the United States, Canada, Poland, Malawi, South Africa, Nepal, and the United Kingdom
• Work hours need to overlap at least partially with our team’s core workday (8am-5pm ET / 13:00-22:00 UTC)

What we offer

• Open-ended contractor position, expecting 32-40 hours per week
• Compensation commensurate with experience and location
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Great international team environment with a lot of growth opportunities

How to apply

Please apply by filling in this job application form (https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/uOOfeGno), which includes a way to upload your detailed CV. Note that this application form is for several open positions, as such, you are not expected to necessarily have expertise in all the qualifications listed on that form.