Luogo di lavoro: Estero

Scadenza: 19 maggio 2016

Disponibilità: 1 giugno 2016

Project Manager Junior
Country: South Sudan
Closing Date: 19/05/2016
Duty Station: Bahrgel, Lakes State
Period: 12 months
Starting Date: 01/06/2016

Main objective:

AVSI looking for a coordinate and supervise all the activities of the SNAC – (Supporto alla Nutrizione e Accompagnamento alla Crescita per donne e bambini in Sud Sudan/Support to the Nutrition and Growth for women and children) in Cueibet – Lakes State project financed by Italian Government.
The project aims to improve the social and health condition of the Cueibet Community, Lakes State in response to the South Sudan food security crisis. The specific objective is to improve the nutrition condition of the most vulnerable groups of the area of Cueibet County focusing intervention to women and children under 5.
The project will be implemented in collaboration with the project partner and the AVSI South Sudan HQ based in Juba.
Reporting to: Country Representative (CR)

Specific duties:
To plan and coordinate all the project activities according to the donor rules and AVSI procedures
To select, in collaboration with H.R. officer, and manage of the local staff engaged in the project
To monitor and evaluate the project’s activities including production of the required technical and financial reports
To manage the procurement and the administration for the financial report related the project
To work in close relation and dialogue with the local partners, to improve their skill, management and performances
To relate with the local authorities and all the actors involved in the project
To relate, together with the Nutrition Focal Point and the CR, with the donor
To implement project activities in collaboration with the Area Team Leader in the project area and with the other Project Managers, in order to increase the impact of the project starting from the synergies with similar project in Nutrition and Food Security
To actively participate to Nutrition and Food Security cluster in the Country
Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor

Essential Requirement:
Degree, preferably in Social Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health; Master in Humanitarian Studies or International Cooperation.
At least one year working experience in developing countries as JPO, PO, PM or similar
Proved experience as project manager implementing development projects, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous experience in South Sudan is an added value
Experience in developing nutrition or food security projects in rural areas
Computer skills / Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of English language
Knowledge of Italian Language

How to apply:
Send your CV (in the format you can find in the previous section) by email to humanresource@avsi.orgPlease, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Code: 1916-JPM-SUD

Include also:
1.Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.
2.First date of availability to take up place in the field.