Project Manager (FSL) Full-Time

The Action Contre La Faim is hiring a Project Manager (FSL).

Specific Objectives (Not Complete)

Define and supervise the implementation of Food Security and Livelihoods activities in the assigned area of intervention.

Objective 1: Organize and manage the program

• Work with Field Coordinator /Dep Field Coordinator and FSL HoD in the planning and implementation of the various components of the project cycle (needs assessments, project design, activities orientation, monitoring)
  Ensure the relevance of the intervention area, the selection of beneficiaries, identification of key stakeholders, food distributions etc.
• Ensure the project’s technical follow-up, making sure activities are in line with the appropriate technical and global standards.
• Take into account the project’s global performance: impact, relevance, consistency, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, coherence, kinds and covered groups.
• Ensure the project’s external representation where necessary as delegated by Field Coordinator and collaboration of the FSL HoD.
• Ensure all materials and equipment are in stock by making the necessary orders and follow ups.

Objective 2: Implementation of the FSL activities

• Ensure good quality implementation of all FSL activities (food distributions/ agriculture/food production, IGA, VSLA, community development).
• Plan activities according to the agreed/approved work plan of the program.
• Identify and anticipate problems or constraints.
• Follow the project’s advancement by regular follow up field visits (at least 40% of time in the field).
• Propose solutions or improvements for better performance of the project.
• Ensure safety measures are respected on worksites.
• Ensure data from assessments are stored in a useful manner and that all technical data is well organized and easily accessible; Update FSL database.

Objective 3: Manage FSL project budget (in collaboration with Field Coordinator)

• Prepare monthly spending forecasts of the program.
• Ensure all activities are implemented in-line with the project budget.

Objective 4: Monitoring and Reporting

• Contribute to monthly report on activity progress writing.
• Contribute to the preparation of donor and other external reports.

Objective 5: Contribute to FSL program development

• Contribute to the development of new proposals for donors as necessary.
• Evaluate the program in order to make suggestions for future projects to the Field Coordinator.
• Evaluate and update project needs (HR, financial, logistics).
• When possible, capitalize on experiences of program and write reports on lessons learned.

Objective 6: Manage the Project team

• Supervise the FSL team: FSL Heads of Project (direct supervision), Team Leaders and Technicians (indirect supervision).
• Participate in the recruitment of the project team.
• Identify the training needs – particularly of senior FSL staff – and facilitate trainings.
• Conduct regular appraisals

Objective 7: Demonstrate personal commitment in promoting Gender Equality and ACF Gender Minimum Standards

• The Project Manager should demonstrate personal commitment in promoting Gender Equality and ACF Gender Minimum Standards within the humanitarian and/or development work.
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Some others responsibilities/ tasks can be added, according to the activities and after validation by the Superiors

Skills Required

• Diploma/ Level of studies: Degree, Diploma (or higher level) in agronomy, agriculture, international development or other fields relevant to food security, with minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in implementation of food security and livelihoods programs. Experience in management positions in INGOs is an advantage.
• Required skills and experience: Good knowledge/experience of agricultural practices, Food Distributions, Good organizational skills, Good knowledge of the area intervention, Good communication skill, Good Motivation Skill, Good team spirit, Good human relationships, Knowledge of local dialect, Diplomacy, Good relational qualities, Flexibility, Creativity. Personal commitment in promoting Gender Equality is appreciated.

Preferred Skills

• Proven technical skills in agronomy.
• Skills in economy and/or community development, and/or behaviour change highly appreciated.
• Good knowledge of projects implementation and command of project cycle management (PCM) tools.
• Good analytical, organizational, team management and planning skills.
• Strong communication and community mobilization abilities.
• Computer knowledge (Word, Excel).
• Can work in emergency contexts.
• Capacity to train and build capacity.
• Willingness and interest to work in IDP context.
• Good command in English (spoken, read, written) is mandatory.
• Personal commitment in promoting Gender Equality is appreciated.
• Special conditions: Fluent in english is mandatory.

Remuneration

• Salary: Based on ACF Mozambique salary scale.
• Remuneration: 172,652.00 Mtn (gross salary).

How to Apply

File composition: CV, Letter of Motivation, NUIT, BI, certificates.
To be sent to (specify position title on email. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered).

Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by telephone for a technical test.

Note: The dossiers received will not be returned. Any application submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Contract duration: 7 months

Country/ Base: Cabo Delgado

Availability: Immediatly