Project Manager Job Opportunity at CESVI – Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus

Job Title: Project Manager
Organisation:  CESVI –
Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus
Duty Station: Lira, Uganda
About CESVI:
Cesvi
operates in the Agago (Kalongo) and Lango (Lira) districts. Sector activities
include: rural development with the construction and rehabilitation of wells;
protection and management of water resources; construction of latrines;
distribution of seeds and farm tools; agricultural training; capacity building;
land rights.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
  • Be responsible of the technical coordination of Cesvi program
    activities in the area, including planning, implementation and management
  • Work in coordination with program management local staff to ensure
    appropriate day-to-day management of projects, field coordination and
    program monitoring
  • Personally attend all activities related to project management,
    including administration, accounting, procurement (in accordance with
    CESVI rules and regulations), staffing and reporting
  • Directly supervise, mentor and monitor the work of the local staff
  • Report to the Desk Officer at HQs level through e-mails, other
    mailing, telephone calls and periodic reports, as required
  • Carry out briefing and de-briefing with the Desk Officer at the
    beginning and at the end of his/her assignment
  • Attend a compulsory training at the beginning of his/her assignment
    at Headquarters level.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by superiors. 
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The applicant
    should hold a Degree
    in International Cooperation, Agronomy, Rural Development or related
    subjects
  • At least two years of relevant professional
    experience in development sector, and in particular in agriculture
  • Strong organizational, management and
    planning skills
  • Good communication skills with ability
    to work closely with CESVI local staff, beneficiaries and partners
  • Cross cultural awareness, sensitivity
    and patience
  • Very flexible and with a positive
    attitude
  • Excellent knowledge of English (written
    and spoken)
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
    programs
  • Previous experience in food security and
    in capacity building projects
  • Experience in management of food
    security and livelihood projects, preferably in Uganda or East African
    countries
  • The presence in the Country and a valid
    Ugandan work permit will be considered an advantage.  
How to Apply:
Please
visit: http://www.cesvi.org/52_2013-pm-uga for Job details
and review requirements further before expressing interest.
 Deadline:
30th November 2013

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