Project Management Unit (PMU) Manager

Position title: Project Management Unit (PMU) Manager

Organisation:     Aflatoun Interrnational

Location:             Consultancy (remote)

Job Type:            Consultancy Agreement

Compensation: Range around 3000 euros depending on location

Deadline:             25th May COB

The Organisation

Aflatoun International is a non-profit organization that offers social, financial & entrepreneurship education to children and young people worldwide, empowering them to make a positive change for a more equitable world. Aflatoun creates high-quality curricula for different age groups, which are contextualised to local needs and circumstances, and are implemented by over 400 partner organizations in over 100 countries. Aflatoun programmes inspire children to discover their talents and put them to use, to stand up for their rights and those of their communities through active learning and problem solving. They learn how to save, how to budget, and how to set up social and financial enterprises that benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. Aflatoun has been recognized globally (Brookings, Harvard, HundrEd, Million Lives Club) for its high-impact, low-cost model, which effectively changes participants' behaviors across the globe.

By using a social franchise model, Aflatoun transfers curricular content, monitoring and evaluation tools, and training capacity to partner organisations, helping them enhance their existing expertise and create an efficient learning ecosystem. Aflatoun’s programmes follow an active-learning, participant-centered methodology, which combines social and financial education (SFE) through engaging participants, educators, government institutions, and civil society organisations.

We are currently looking for a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) Manager to join our mission.

Position

The PMU Manager will lead and coordinate Aflatoun’s Project Management Unit (PMU), which currently consists of the PMU Manager and one additional Project Manager. The role combines hands-on project management with coordination and oversight responsibilities across Aflatoun’s project portfolio.

The PMU Manager will have a strong focus on managing strategic corporate and government-funded projects and partnerships, acting as the primary coordination and relationship management focal point for a portfolio of key institutional and private-sector partners.

In addition to directly managing complex multi-stakeholder projects, the PMU Manager will supervise and support the Project Manager responsible for grant-funded and development donor projects, ensuring quality delivery, compliance, and alignment across the broader project portfolio.

Key Areas of Responsibility

PMU Leadership & Coordination

• Coordinate the day-to-day functioning of the PMU, currently consisting of the PMU Manager and one Project Manager;
• Supervise and support the Project Manager responsible for grant-funded and development donor projects;
• Hold regular coordination meetings and provide guidance and technical support where needed;
• Ensure project management processes, tools, and standards are consistently implemented across the organization;
• Continuously review and improve PMU systems, workflows, and project tracking tools, including Monday.com and other internal systems;
• Coordinate closely with the Operations & Finance department to ensure timely financial reporting, budget tracking, compliance, and effective information sharing;
• Support future PMU growth and staffing needs as the project portfolio evolves;
• Review and update the project management manual and related procedures on an annual basis.

Corporate & Government Project and Partnership Management

Act as Project Manager and relationship focal point for a portfolio of corporate and government-funded projects and partnerships, including:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and oversight of assigned projects from initiation to closure;
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations in collaboration with internal teams and external partners;
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, consultants, and partners to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery;
• Serve as the main point of contact for selected corporate and government stakeholders, maintaining strong professional relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle;
• Monitor project progress, deliverables, risks, and budgets, proactively addressing challenges and identifying solutions;
• Ensure projects are implemented in compliance with contractual obligations, partner expectations, and organizational standards;
• Prepare high-quality narrative reports, presentations, updates, and partnership documentation for internal and external stakeholders;
• Facilitate regular project review meetings and ensure alignment between project objectives, timelines, and partner expectations;
• Support partnership growth by identifying opportunities to strengthen collaboration and improve project outcomes;
• Conduct lessons-learned exercises to strengthen future project delivery and organizational learning.

Key Deliverables

• Effective management and coordination of the PMU and project portfolio;
• Successful delivery of corporate, government, and donor-funded projects within scope, timeline, and budget;
• Strong external stakeholder relationships and partner satisfaction;
• High-quality reporting, project tracking, and internal coordination;
• Continuous improvement of project management systems and processes

Non Technical Responsibilities

• Positively contribute to team discussions and the effective functioning of the organization;
• Collaborate across departments and comply with organizational policies and procedures, including submission of monthly timesheets;
• Promote Aflatoun’s work and impact through professional networks and social media where relevant;
• Support organizational events and initiatives, including international conferences, staff retreats, and partner events;
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute to cross-organizational priorities and non-routine tasks when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in project management, partnership management, account management, or programme coordination roles;
• Proven experience managing corporate, government, institutional, or donor-funded projects involving multiple stakeholders;
• Experience in an NGO, international development, education, or social impact environment is strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated experience managing and supervising staff, building team capacity, and fostering collaboration;
• University degree in project management, international development, business administration, public administration, or a related field;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (fluency required);
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage confidently with external partners;
• Excellent planning, organizational, and coordination skills with strong attention to detail;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced international environment;
• Target-driven and solution-oriented management style with a proactive, hands-on attitude;
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and resource management skills;
• High level of professionalism, negotiation, and representational skills;
• Proficiency in project management and organizational systems such as Monday.com, CRM systems, Exact Online, or similar platforms is an advantage;
• Experience working in multicultural and international teams.

Consultancy details

The consultancy services is for a full time. We offer a dynamic and pleasant multicultural working environment, the compensation awarded will depend on relevant work experience and educational background.

Due to the nature of Aflatoun’s work with children around the world, specific attention is drawn towards Aflatoun’s Child Protection Policy and its Policy on the Protection of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). These two policies are required to be signed by new consultants and form part of the documents related to the consultancy contract. The applicant commits to zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse. An additional written test may be required.

Reaction

Please apply online at https://aflatoun.bamboohr.com/careers/245

 no later than 25/05/2026. If you have any specific, questions on the position please contact the HR Officer Chitra at chitra@aflatoun.org.