Requirements

Required skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information
  Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  
• Minimum 10 years of progressive project
  management experience, with at least 5 years experience in the implementation of Tax/Revenue
  Administration Projects is a must. 
  
• Experience of managing large-scale public sector
  IT projects
  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver
  multi-million-dollar, donor-funded programs (World Bank, AFDB, UN, etc.).
  
• Strong command of project governance, risk
  management, and process improvement frameworks.
  
• Proven success in managing diverse,
  multicultural teams and complex stakeholder ecosystems.
  

Desirable

• PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent certification.
  
• Experience with fiscal, revenue, or financial
  management systems 
  
• Prior exposure to working in fragile or
  post-conflict environments.
  
• Familiarity with government reform or
  capacity-building initiatives in East Africa or similar regions.
  

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking
  abilities.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and
  presentation skills.
  
• High adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
  
• Strong organizational discipline and
  documentation rigor.
  
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS
  Project, Jira, Asana, or equivalent).
  
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Somali or
  Arabic is an added advantage.
  

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Governance

• Co-lead project planning, execution,
  monitoring, and closure in line with World Bank and client requirements.
  
• Oversee project progress, ensuring adherence
  to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
  
• Establish and maintain effective project
  governance structures, including steering committees and working groups.
  
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation,
  dashboards, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between Techno
  Brain, the Ministry of Finance, and other project stakeholders.
  
• Build and sustain strong relationships with
  government officials, donor agencies, and local partners.
  
• Manage stakeholder expectations through
  transparent communication and timely reporting.
  
• Lead client workshops, reviews, and steering
  meetings to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and risks.
  

Process & Delivery Management

• Implement and enforce structured project
  management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid).
  
• Drive issue and risk management processes,
  ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
  
• Track key deliverables and dependencies across
  all project phases.
  
• Champion process optimization, documentation,
  and quality assurance within the project lifecycle.
  

Team & Resource Coordination

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  (technical, domain, and support) to ensure smooth project delivery.
  
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance
  to project team members.
  
• Coordinate with Techno Brain’s regional and
  corporate functions for administrative, financial, and logistical support.
  
• Foster a results-oriented, collaborative work
  culture.