Project Manager 15 views0 applications

Starting Date: 07.11.2024

Period: 12 months

Language: English

Reporting to: Country Representative and Regional Manager

Aim of the position: The main role of the Project Manager is to provide overall project management with technical expertise to all activities relating to the implementation of a project in North-Eastern Kenya in food security/ Energy sector.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule
• Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
• Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the projects’ staff
• Coordinate projects staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
• Coordinate all registration and monitoring activities on the field according to the selected international standard and to project/Donor requirements
• Be responsible for the application of AVSI logistic and administrative procedures for the assigned projects portfolio in concert with Operations Manager, Country Representative, and for any specific donor’s requirements
• Ensure quality and sustainability of project(s) results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement)
• Promote nexuses and synergies with other national and international projects, programs, interventions
• Elaborate narrative reports as per donor and/or the selected international standard procedures and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation
• Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and/or donor and/or the selected international standard
• Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved
• Periodically interact with HQs focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc.
• Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point
• Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial (energy and environment) coordination structures (i.e. Clusters and Working groups) and other meetings at provincial/national level
• Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program
• Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development, Environment/Energy studies, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies or other related fields of study from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in relevant field would be an added advantage

Work experience:
• At least 2 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context

Language proficiency
• Proficient knowledge of Italian and English (written and oral) C1.
• Swahili and/or Somali knowledge would be an added advantage.

Required skills and experiences:

• Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
• Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently
• Report writing and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentation and Internet
• Experience in working in rural economic development or business development is desirable
• Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the times