Title:Project Manager (EU)

Country:Burundi

Closing Date:24thNovember 2019

Duty Station:Ngozi

Period:1 year

Starting Date:1stFebruary 2020

Main objective:To manage a 3-years project financed by EU in renewable energy sector (home solar system and cooking stove) according to the donor rules and AVSI procedures, in order to achieve the specific objectives of the project.

Reporting to:Country Representative (1st Supervisor), Regional Manager (2nd Supervisor)

Specific duties:

To properly manage the consortium with another INGO and local partners/providers (AVSI is leader of the consortium) To plan, coordinate and supervise all activities of the projectTo be responsible for the activities related to the AVSI project (mainly nutrition)Carry out regular field visits (field monitoring, evaluations, reporting, etc.)Ensure regular update of the project planning and tasks based on monitoring and reportingKeep good relationships with the donor and all relevant stakeholders in the area and include them at the various stage of implementationTrain staff in accurate recording, compilation, analysis and reporting proceduresEnsure accurate data collection and analysis Provide direction and mentoring to the field team in the development of plans and implementation of activities Represent AVSI Burundi at Province-level coordination meetings (Clusters, Working Groups) and share with the supervisors the main points of the discussionsWork in close collaboration with both locals Operations and support units

Essential Requirement:

University degree in Economy, Engineer, Agriculture or Social Sciences;5 years of professional experience in project management for interventions in energy or rural developmentPrevious experience in UE project s managementPrevious experience working with international and local partnersExcellent knowledge of Office packetFluent in French and EnglishPrevious experience in Burundi an asset

Specific Skills and Competencies

Strong internal and external coordination and representation skills Strong capacity to work under-pressureStrong facilitation skillsExperience in emergency projects Experience in M&E (also using ICT) and analysis of vulnerability Strong communication skills and cross cultural sensitivityWillingness to travel within the country
How to apply:

How to apply:

Send your CV by email to humanresource@avsi.orgPlease, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Code: 3919-PM-BUR

Include also:

Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.First date of availability to take up place in the field.