AVSI sta selezionando un/a Project Manager da inserire nella sua operatività in Mozambico. Durata 5 mesi. Tipo contratto: Tempo det. Scadenza candidature 24/10/2024
Language: Portuguese
Starting Date: 18.11.2024
Period: 5 months
Reporting to: Program Director (1st supervisor) and Country Representative (2nd supervisor)
Aim of the position:
Support the realization of a feasibility study for sustainable agriculture and land management.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Management and coordination of project activities including;
- Planning and coordinate logistical arrangements for the field work of project and consultancy teams;
- Coordination and lead national and international staff;
- Support in the supervision and verification of administrative and procurement procedures;
- Coordination of activities with respect to the schedule defined by the chronogram;
- Drafting, revision and updating of technical documents such as: ToR, Financing Proposals, General Operational Plans etc.;
- Development of relations with local partners and stakeholders involved in the project (institutions, donor, local authorities and communities);
- Preparation of expected deliverables, and narrative and accounting reports of the project to the donor and competent authorities;
- Support for verifying the correctness of the administrative reporting of project expenses;
- Coordination of monitoring activities.
Essential Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Environmental science, Economics, or related fields.
Work Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in the sustainable land management, agriculture, forest management or related fields, business development, of which at least 5 as project manager;
• Knowledge of carbon markets, policy and finance.
Language Proficiency: Knowledge of Portuguese and English.
Required skills and experiences
- Previous work experience in the international cooperation sector in Africa or Mozambique;
- Previous experience in Mozambique will be considered an advantage;
- Capacity to lead a disperse and multisectoral team of high level specialists;
- Ability to articulate and coordinate effectively with the government, local and international NGOs, and other actors;
- Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of the main Office IT tools, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
- Knowledge of GIS is an advantage.
