About the role

Project Manager leading on the Workers' rights work at Thomson Reuters Foundation. Overseeing project implementation and financial management while ensuring stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Being the main responsible for the successful implementation and delivery of the project(s) by developing a comprehensive understanding of project(s) technical, delivery, and contractual obligations.
Supporting the Portfolio Manager and the other Project Managers in the strategic design of the activities of the portfolio.
Leading on the draft of donor’s reports, both narratives and financial, by coordinating with other teams and under the lead of the Project Portfolio Manager.
Coordinate and drive the input of a range of technical and operational teams within the Foundation to deliver high-quality programming including a range of external technical consultants.
Set up and maintain essential project management tools such as project plan, finance tracker, risk register, as well as being able to design ad-hoc tools to support specific challenges and risks during the project implementation.
Travel internationally, as required, to monitor project implementation and ensure programme quality.
Manage the project data in line with TRF policies and international personal data regulations.
Contribute towards the strengthening of Project Cycle Management approaches and practice in collaboration with senior programme staff.
Ensure impact stories are captured for wider project communications.
Facilitate information sharing within the Programmes Team and with others across the Foundation.

Demonstrable progressive experience of outstanding project and/or programme management (5+ years) of international development projects, also remotely.
Excellent grant (restricted funds) financial acumen and excel skills and experience in managing multi-million and multi-country budgets
Demonstrable experience in stakeholder mapping and engagement, with a focus on national NGOs, CSOs and international organisations, preferably ILO, IOM and UNDP.
Experience of managing a wide range of in-house and external technical consultants to deliver a wide range of deliverables on time and on budget.
Demonstrable experience in M&E through the development of project log frames, theories of change, KPIs and reports.
Ability to apply context-sensitive approaches to design and implementation of activities.
Demonstrable experience in donor reporting, financial and narrative.
Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering events and capacity building training.
Knowledge of business and human rights principles, with a specific focus on workers’ rights in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Experience of leading international development projects, preferably in Southeast Asia/South Asia.
Fluency in English.

Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.