AVSI – Project Manager – RDC

FONDAZIONE AVSI sta selezionando un/a Project Manager da inserire nella sua operatività in RD del Congo. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Tempo det. Scadenza candidature 17/10/2023

Role: Project Manager

Duty Station: DR Congo, Tshikapa in Kasai Province (75%), Goma in Nord Kivu Province (25%)

Publishing Date: 03 October 2023

Starting date: November 2023

Period: 1 Year, renewable

Language proficiency

Proficient knowledge of French and English (written and oral) C1.

Reporting structure:

- Directly report to the Country Representative (1st Supervisor) and to the Regional Manager (2nd Supervisor)
- Functionally report to donor/thematic focal point/s for each specific sector (e.g. Graduation Approach) and donor (USAID)

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 Food Security project financed by USAID in Kasai Province. AVSI is the technical partner of the consortium with the objective of:

Lead on the Graduation Approach in targeted Health Zones;
Contribute to integration of Graduation Approach into the project;
Contribute to participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Main tasks and responsibility:

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;
Be responsible for the compliance with all AVSI and USAID 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 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 donor requirements;
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 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 Requirement:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies or other related fields of study from a recognized university.

Work experience:

at least 3 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context.

Additional skills:

Master’s degree in relevant field would be an added advantage;
Knowledge/expertise in Graduation Approach;
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 French and English (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;
Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the times.