Reporting directly to the Head of Delegation ‐ Mozambique, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the “ECODRR” Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project in the Zambezia Province of Mozambique; and managing the Quelimane Base by coordinating at base level the project and support teams (log, admin-fin, HR).
While performing all of his/her duties, he/she will comply with French Red Cross guidelines and work closely with all partners, in particular with the Red Cross of Mozambique (Cruz Vermelha de Moçambique – CVM).
The key goals of the employee are defined as follows:
• Goal 1: Implementing the DRR project in the Zambezia Province
• Goal 2: Ensuring smooth running of the Quelimane base (coordination between the various departments at base level with close support from the Support Coordinator based in Maputo)
• Goal 3: Supporting emergency operations when necessary, working with the Head of Delegation, RC/RC and external partners
Hierarchal links
• Reporting to the Head of Delegation ‐ Mozambique (Line Manager)
• Managing the project team at the base
Functional links
• FRC and PIROI’s DRR Specialists
• Working closely with CVM’s DRR team and the Quelimane branch
• Working closely with technical and institutional partners in Mozambique
• Close support from the Delegation’s support team in Maputo
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Goal 1: Implementing the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project
• Ensure overall implementation of the project by guaranteeing that the goals are met on time and within budget. Where necessary, ensure that preventive and corrective measures are taken
• Manage the planning of activities, the procurement plan and generally the good use of resources in an efficient way and through teamwork
• Ensure performance-based management by working with team members
• Providing Delegation, PIROI and HQ teams with regular feedback on project progress
• Report quickly and accurately on any difficulties during project implementation, and help identify solutions
• Plan and manage the administrative, HR, financial and logistical follow-up of the project by applying the procedures of the FRC and the funding agency
• Ensure the technical quality of the project by working with relevant sector managers and following internal technical guidelines and international standards
• Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of operations, including during field visits
• Ensure that the budget is spent in accordance with funding agency proposal and regulations and within the specified timeframe
• Work with the delegation’s support coordinator, ensuring budget and logistics monitoring
• Ensure good communication about the program in accordance with the rules imposed by the funding agency.
Goal 2: Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL)
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and effects of the project, working with the Head of Delegation – Mozambique and FRC-PIROI teams
• Set up a system to monitor project indicators and update them monthly
• Regularly assess the project objectives and feasibility and realign activities if necessary and justified (with prior donor approval if required)
• Ensure proper knowledge management through reports, fact sheets, lessons learned, etc.
• Ensure narrative reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner, and ensure consistency of financial reports to be submitted to the donor
• Assist in writing project proposals through technical inputs.
Goal 3: Contribute to external representation and coordination
• Represent the French Red Cross at meetings and events with partners
• Ensure coordination with project partners and stakeholders in the field
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Attend RC/RC Movement and DRR working group coordination meetings
• Participate in organizing and implementing visits by PIROI technical advisors and funding agencies.
Goal 4: Contribute to prepare, plan and develop DRR strategy within the country
• Take part to the DRR proposals writing on request of the Head of Delegation
• Participate in operational coordination meetings in order to define the stratgey and next steps in the DRR field.
Goal 5: Base management and Coordination with support services
• Help select, recruit, and train project staff
• Supervise and manage the project team and ensure their ongoing training
• Hold regular coordination meetings at base level
• Coordinate the support services at base level (logistics, Admin-Fin and HR) with the help of the Support Coordinator based in Maputo
• Budget holder of the base support costs
• Signs procurement requests as Head of Sub-Delegation and cheques for local payments
Goal 6: Security and safety
• Contribute to base-level security plan and protocols, and monitor the local context
• Supervise and monitor staff compliance with base-level safety and security protocols, including writing incident reports when required.
Goal 7: Supporting emergency operations in case of disaster, working with the Head of Delegation, RC/RC partners and external partners
• Carry out an active monitoring and watch in DRR field in order to develop our strategy
• Help emergency operations in the event of a major disaster
Skills and knowledge required
• Technical expertise in disaster risk reduction (DRR) or similar/relevant community-based approach
• Good knowledge of the project management cycle and tools
• Good coordination and management skills
• Good level of English (oral and written) is essential
• Basic knowledge of Portuguese (or intermediate level in a close language like Spanish or Italian) is essential
• Autonomous and proactive
• Ability to organize public events at local and community level
• Good communication skills
• Good personal organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office softwares is essential
• Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement (optional)
Training and experience
• Training in disaster risk management and/or project management
• Experience in the field of Disaster Risk Management or similar/relevant experience
• Experience in community-based approach/community mobilization (being able to facilitate trainings, workshops and meetings with local representatives and community members)
• Experience in supervising a team and/or volunteers
Other
• Car driving license essential
Fixed-term contract : 10 months, as of February 2023
More Information
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