Project Manager, AI & Tech

About the role

The Project Manager, AI & Tech will lead a 12‑month initiative across Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia, supporting over 100 content creators to combat AI‑enabled disinformation during critical election periods.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex international programmes, ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, donor and organisational requirements.
• Manage and develop a Senior Project Coordinator, providing coaching and oversight of delivery activities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, consultants and stakeholders across Africa to deliver high‑quality programme activities.
• Establish and maintain project governance, including plans, budgets, risk registers, forecasting, reporting and financial controls.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships, serving as primary contact for external partners.
• Lead programme monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, including donor reporting and impact measurement.

Required profile

• 5+ years of outstanding project or programme management experience.
• Experience working with content creators, journalists and the AI‑media intersection.
• Proven ability to manage dispersed teams and external technical consultants.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.