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Employment Opportunity
PROJECT MANAGER (On Short term)
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent is required to independently manage the activities of small to medium-sized projects or manage, under the supervision of a Programme Manager/Designated Officer, large and complex projects under a Ministry/Department programme or portfolio, ensure that all the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timelines and budget. Duties include developing project plans, budgets, and schedules; implementing project plans; managing and leading project team; monitoring and managing project scope, risks and issues; and reporting on project activities to management and other stakeholders. Dependent on assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range on duties of the position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and implements project plans/proposals for small to medium-sized projects.
Monitors and manages project expenditure to ensure the project is completed within budget; applies for release of funds as required; authorizes project expenditure in line with budget plan.
Manages project schedule to ensure timely completion of the project and milestones; establishes work plan and staffing for the project and arranges for recruitment and equipment of project personnel.
Supervises project team
Manages project resource allocations
Manages changes to project scope, cost, schedule and quality; ensures that all changes are documented and approved.
Monitors and manages project quality to ensure the deliverables comply with agreed standards
Monitors, manages and responds to project risks and issues; recommends and implements solutions.
Develops monitoring and evaluation reports and studies which will identify very early, slippages and reasons for same.
Oversees contractors/ consultants and outsourcing services to ensure compliance with contract; also evaluates their performance.
Performs project post-implantation activities such as soliciting feedback from stakeholders, preparing reports and archiving information.
Prepares Cabinet Notes, reports, presentations, and other documentation for management on project matters; reviews status and other reports prepared by project personnel.
Convenes meetings on project matters with management, project staff, contractors/consultants, and other stakeholders.
Performs related work as required.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management, including a minimum of two (2) years in leading projects.
Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognized University degree in Project Management;
Engineering, Information Technology, Management or Social Sciences, with courses in Project Management, Financial Management, Project Quality or a related area.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Submit your application with a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, birth certificates, two (2) forms of ID. Also, the name and contact of two (2) references. Applications must be submitted by hand to:
The Permanent Secretary
Attention:Director, Human Resource,
Office of the Prime Minister, Central Administrative Services, Tobago
Orange Hill Lower Scarborough, Tobago Please note online applications will not be accepted
Closing date for the receipt of all applications:
August 14″ 2026
Unsuitable and incomplete applications will not be acknowledged.
