AVSI – Project Manager – Burundi
Luogo di lavoro: Estero
Scadenza invio candidature: 10 giugno 2018
La ONG Avsi sta selezionando un/a Project Manager da inserire nella sua operatività in Burundi. Durata contratto 12 mesi.
Project Manager (EU)
Country: Burundi
Closing Date: 10th June 2018
Duty Station: Kayanza/Ngozi
Period: 1 year
Starting Date: 1st September 2018
Main objective: To manage a 3-years project financed by EU in agriculture and nutrition sectors (AVSI is leader of a consortium with 2 INGO) according to the donor rules and AVSI procedures, in order to achieve the specific objectives of the project.
Reporting to: Country Representative (1st Supervisor), Regional Manager (2nd Supervisor)
Specific duties:
To properly manage the consortium with 2 INGO and local partners/providers
To plan, coordinate and supervise all activities of the project
To be responsible for the activities related to the AVSI project (mainly nutrition)
Carry out regular field visits (field monitoring, evaluations, reporting, etc.)
Ensure regular update of the project planning and tasks based on monitoring and reporting
Keep good relationships with the donor and all relevant stakeholders in the area and include them at the various stage of implementation
Train staff in accurate recording, compilation, analysis and reporting procedures
Ensure accurate data collection and analysis
Provide direction and mentoring to the field team in the development of plans and implementation of activities
Represent AVSI Burundi at Province-level coordination meetings (Clusters, Working Groups) and share with the supervisors the main points of the discussions
Work in close collaboration with both locals Operations and support units
Essential Requirement:
University degree in Agriculture (or Rural Development or Nutrition);
5 years of professional experience in project management for interventions in rural development, food security and nutrition
Previous experience in UE project’s management
Previous experience working with international and local partners
Excellent knowledges of Office packet
Fluent in French and English
Previous experience in Burundi an asset
Specific Skills and Competencies
Strong internal and external coordination and representation skills
Strong capacity to work under-pressure
Strong facilitation skills
Experience in emergency projects
Experience in M&E (also using ICT) and analysis of vulnerability
Strong communication skills and cross cultural sensitivity
Willingness to travel within the country
How to apply:
Send your CV by email to humanresource@avsi.org Please, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Code: 2318-PM-BUR
Include also:
Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.
First date of availability to take up place in the field.