Project Manager- Pearl Initiative

Job description / Role

Duration: Permanent

Reporting to: Senior Program Manager

The Project Manager will carry out the execution of a large-scale Programme on corporate integrity in the Gulf Region. The role sits within the Programme department of the Pearl Initiative and directly reports to the Programme Manager. The ideal candidate has a very strong interest in topics around corporate accountability, integrity and transparency.

The Project Manager is responsible for driving the Integrity Programme, including:
- Devise and build the methodology for an assessment of companies based on their governance, integrity and sustainability practice implementation, develop the data collection and verification system, and execute the company analysis and process for measuring progress
- Build a network of taskforce participants and engage and persuade businesses to take part in the Integrity Programme
- Reach out to companies and business leaders in the region to gather information for the voluntary company assessments.
- Identify, negotiate, reach agreement and work with freelance programme resource required in areas such as training delivery, report design and translation
- Liaise with universities across the GCC region to deliver student competitions and education seminars
- Design, develop and write major case studies and thought leadership reports
- Collect, summarise and disseminate third party articles, publications, reports, guidelines, news and initiatives from around the region in the areas of transparency, accountability, corporate governance and responsible business practices
- Work closely with the events team to manage the design, development, planning, negotiation, execution and delivery of all round-table, forum and training events

Probation: 6 months
Working Hours: Sun-Thurs 8:00-4:00
Travel requirements: Occasional Travel within GCC
Desired start date: 01 September 2016

The role will be based in Pearl Initiative’s offices on the campus of the American University of Sharjah.

Requirements

- A University degree
- At least 5 to 7 years of experience
- Advanced large-scale project management skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent report structuring and writing skills
- Excellent networking and community building skills
- Understanding of governance and accountability business practices in the Middle East
- Business-focused research, data collection and analysis skills
- The creativity to optimise the use of a variety of online and offline communication tools and media channels
- Self-driven, motivated and flexible
- Highly competent in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

About the Company

The Pearl Initiative is the leading independent, non-profit organisation working to improve corporate accountability and transparency in the Gulf Region. The activities of the Pearl Initiative are supported by a wide range of Partner companies from across the Gulf Region.

The organisation is committed to engaging with regional businesses and student communities about the business case for implementation of the highest standards in corporate accountability, transparency and governance. The organisation offers programmes and publishes regional research reports and case studies to foster greater insight and appreciation of the business case, priorities and trends on these topics.

The Pearl Initiative brings together business, government and civil society decision makers to share best business practices and help maximise the economic opportunities available to companies within the region. The Pearl Initiative also helps Gulf-based university students to identify and embrace strong ethics as they embark on their future careers.