AVSI – Project Manager – Ruanda

• 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 project baseline survey and project final evaluation, develop Project M&E plan and tools to be used
• Prepare a memorandum of understanding between AVSI and its partners for project implementation
• Organize steering committee meetings on regular basis
• Be responsible for the compliance with all AVSI and/or donor and/or government procedures (especially concerning procurement, logistic, safety and administration of the project) in concert with Operations Manager and Country Representative
• 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/governement 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
• Maintain and develop proactive relationships with donors, 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environment studies, Rural Development, 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
-At least 3 years of experience in the sector

Language proficiency
• Proficient knowledge of English and French (written and oral) C1. Kinyarwanda knowledge would be an added advantage.

• Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
• Experience in community-based approaches in project implementation,
• Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders,
• Excellent communication skill. Fluent English and French (both oral and written).
• 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 conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable
• Experience in working in rural economic development or business development is desirable
• Commercial and technical knowledge of clean cooking protocols is desirable
• Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the times

Please apply on avsi.org, thank you!