Role: Project Manager

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

Publishing Date: 02 October 2023

Deadline: 17 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 least3 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.

How to apply

Please go on our website avsi.org and apply.