Project Manager/ UGANDA Job from CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus, in Uganda

Position title: Project Manager
Job ID: #615002
City:    Lira
Organisation:    CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus
Theme:    Food and Nutrition
Job years of experience:    0-3 years
KEY / ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
Degree in International Cooperation, Agronomy, Rural Development or related subjects
Minimum of 2 years 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

KEY / DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
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.

THE WORK CONTEXT
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.

The Cesvi Kalongo program aims at improving labor productivity, farmers skills and practices as well as at promoting land rights in the area.
Kalongo is usually quiet and relatively safe, and foreigners can normally move around without harassment or danger, provided that they respect local cultural sensibilities.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start by mid-January 2014.
The main duty station will be Lira with willingness to frequently travel within the program area.
The person will respond to the HQ’s Desk Officer and will coordinate with the PM already in place.
 
Major tasks and duties:

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.

How to apply for the job:
 please visit: http://www.cesvi.org/52_2013-pm-uga
Application  Closing date: 30 Nov 2013