Project Manager

Cesvi operates in Mozambique since 2000, with projects in Maputo, Gaza and Sofala Provinces in the following sectors: health, environment conservation, agriculture and food security.

With reference to Sofala Province, Cesvi has been implementing projects focused on agriculture and food security since 2009. In 2012 and 2013, a first phase of the project “Promoting the Development of Cereal and Oilseed crops Chains in the District of Nhamatanda” has been implemented with the aim of reducing poverty index, and it became a pilot experience in the development of two strategic production chains in the District: cereals and oilseed crops.

The Project Manager (PM) will be in charge to implement an AICS (the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development) project during its last year, 3rd one. Project Title:
Strengthening cereals and oilseeds production chain for food security in the district of Nhamatanda – Sofala Province.

The project is co-funded by AICS, Cesvi and the Mozambican Partner ORAM (Organização Rural de Ajuda Mutua) and has the specific objective of strengthening the capacities of the supported associations in developing integrated and sustainable relations with other actors involved in cereals and oilseed crops production chains.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration is expected to start on mid May – beginning of June 2018.

The duty station is in Beira, Province of Sofala, Mozambique.

The Project Manager manages the project activities and team and is responsible for a smooth implementation of the project in accordance with the set regulations and framework.

Main tasks:

• Ensures the implementation of the activities Year 3°, according to the Project documentation.
• Defines detailed project plans in line with the overall project plan and reports monthly to Headquarters;
• Guarantees project reports respecting the deadline required the Cesvi HQ and the donor;
• Prepares the overall and final narrative and financial report of the project;
• Supports the administrator in monitoring expenses and costs;
• Represents the Project with local authorities, the donor, partners and the other stakeholders involved in the action;
• Ensure an efficient office organization and a correct registration of project documentations.
• Identifies potential risks, and rolls out contingency plans.
• Contributes in the identification and the development of new project proposals in the social sector and/or in the area of intervention.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• University Degree in Agronomy or related studies
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in managing agricultural and food security programs in an international context;
  Experience in working with local NGOs and CBO’s with a participatory approach;
• Excellent management skills including human resource and financial management,
• Good administrative skills and abilities;
• Communicative, analytical and problem solving personality;
• Dynamic and willing to take initiative;
• Flexible, patient and with a positive attitude;
• Ability to manage workload and stress and work in a challenging environment;
• Fluency in written and spoken Italian;
• Excellent written and spoken Portuguese;
• Computer literacy.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

• Experience in environmental programs;
• Working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Knowledge AICS (the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development) procedures;
• Knowledge of other International donors rules and procedures (UN – EU – etc.)
• Networking skills and advocacy skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English;