MoneyGram Project Officer

About Setaragan Mutahed (SM)

Setaragan Mutahed Trading, Logistics, and Financial Services Company was established in 2006 with its corporate headquarters in Kabul and a network of regional offices across Afghanistan, we have quickly grown into a reputed telecommunication products & services distribution player in the market with its distribution agreement with all MNOs. Setaragan Mutahed has a professional sales team and distribution infrastructure, with morethan100K active and operational sales outlets nationwide. Setaragan Mutahed has a trustful image and brand used by an average of 3 million customers every month. Setaragan Mutahed is not only having an extensive and direct distribution channel consisting of three layers of Distributors, Sub distributors, and agents distributing the products and services covering the remotest areas across the country nevertheless is honored of providing API services to several national and international partners. Setaragan Mutahed is a well-established platform for the distribution of well-reputed companies’ products and services such as SIM, Scratch Cards, and E-Top-up platform, Etisalat Afghanistan mHawala distributor, Mobile kiosks, E-pin, MoneyGram & API Services in the Afghanistan market through its engrained distribution models and channels. Setaragan Mutahed efficiently and successfully managed telecommunications business all over Afghanistan. We have almost 18 years of professional experience in telecom products distribution, which gives us in-depth reach in the telecom market and gives us more strength to undertake more and additional businesses within the customer experience. Setaragan Mutahed Import and Export business has been established in 2020, Setaragan Mutahed is a renowned name in cotton export from Afghanistan to Turkey, Cotton export from Afghanistan & Tajikistan to Turkey, Plywood import from Pakistan via Afghanistan to Tajikistan, Coal Import, Coal Trading and Coal Supply. It’s phenomenal growth, since its inception has made it a trusted brand among clients located in different areas in Pakistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan & Uzbekistan.

Job Summary

The MoneyGram Project Officer will oversee and manage a variety of projects related to MoneyGram’s operations, ensuring seamless execution from initiation through completion. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, handling project timelines, and ensuring that all projects meet the established objectives, quality standards, and financial goals. This individual will be a key player in supporting MoneyGram’s expansion, efficiency, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead and coordinate MoneyGram-related projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, and issues, and make recommendations for adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor and manage the project's scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Organize regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to update on project progress and gather feedback.
• Address concerns and issues raised by stakeholders and work toward solutions.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work closely with teams across different departments such as Operations, Compliance, Marketing, and IT to ensure smooth project execution.
• Facilitate collaboration and ensure resources are effectively utilized.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks to project success and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues to senior management as needed.

Financial Oversight:

• Manage project budgets and ensure projects are delivered within the allocated financial resources.
• Ensure all financial aspects of the project are tracked and documented.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and financial reports.
• Provide regular updates to management on project status and performance.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the quality standards set by MoneyGram and the stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess the outcome and identify opportunities for improvement.

Job Requirements

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or a related field. A Project Management certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 - 4 years of experience preferred in financial services, with a focus on banks and International money transfer operations.
• Proven experience working with MoneyGram or similar money transfer services.
• Experience working with commercial banks is a strong plus.

Skills:

• Fluent at English and local lingual.
• Logical reasoning.
• Well issue solving skill.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• A team player who demonstrates patience, flexibility and honesty.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Be willing and able to meet tight deadlines and work long hours when required.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand client needs and industry trends.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite (Salesforce knowledge is a plus).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events (if applicable).

Submission Guideline

Interested national candidates are kindly requested to submit their application (Cover letter & updated CV) no later the 20 Dec 2024 to the below email, the candidate should indicate in the email subject the reference number and job title (MoneyGram Project Officer - SM-MGO-2024) otherwise you won't be shortlisted. All shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for test/Interview.

Functional Area

Business Administration

Project Management

Finance

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kabul

Submission Email

vacancy@Setaraganmutahed.com

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