Job
Title:
Title:
Project
Manager, Marketplace for Nutritious Foods, Rwanda – (12 Months)
Manager, Marketplace for Nutritious Foods, Rwanda – (12 Months)
Classification:
D4
– Project Manager
– Project Manager
Direct
Reports:
Reports:
Project
Associate
Associate
Work
Location
Location
Kigali,
Rwanda
Rwanda
Travel
Required:
Required:
Up
to 40 %
to 40 %
Description
Organization
and Overall Purpose:
and Overall Purpose:
The
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a
world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based international organization
that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical
support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of
malnutrition. The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated
700 million people in more than 30 countries, half of whom are women and
children.
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a
world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based international organization
that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical
support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of
malnutrition. The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated
700 million people in more than 30 countries, half of whom are women and
children.
GAIN
fights malnutrition through innovative and sustainable models that increase
access to affordable nutritious foods among communities vulnerable to
malnutrition.
fights malnutrition through innovative and sustainable models that increase
access to affordable nutritious foods among communities vulnerable to
malnutrition.
The
GAIN Marketplace for Nutritious Foods (‘Marketplace’) is knowledge, networking
and financing platform for local enterprises to improve the market availability
of nutritious foods. It facilitates partnerships and knowledge sharing across
the agriculture value chain and catalyzes innovations to improve the diets of
ordinary Rwandans.
GAIN Marketplace for Nutritious Foods (‘Marketplace’) is knowledge, networking
and financing platform for local enterprises to improve the market availability
of nutritious foods. It facilitates partnerships and knowledge sharing across
the agriculture value chain and catalyzes innovations to improve the diets of
ordinary Rwandans.
Purpose:
The
Project Manager will implement the Marketplace for Nutritious Foods project in
Rwanda and lead GAIN’s relationships in country with donors, government
agencies, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager will oversee
project-related financial, administrative, and human resource issues.
Project Manager will implement the Marketplace for Nutritious Foods project in
Rwanda and lead GAIN’s relationships in country with donors, government
agencies, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager will oversee
project-related financial, administrative, and human resource issues.
Responsibilities:
Project Management
Project Management
- Implement
and oversee the implementation of the project’s main activities—Innovation
Accelerator, Community of Practice, Technical Advisory Committee meetings,
etc. - Fulfill
primary project management, reporting technical and financial
documentation responsibilities for all GAIN, donor and Government of
Rwanda requirements. - Act
as point of contact between GAIN and Marketplace Grantees
(agribusinesses). - Lead
GAIN’s relationship with USAID and other donors - Create
Terms of Reference, Granting Agreements, Terms Sheets, in accordance with
GAIN requirements. - Ensure
quality of business planning and technical assistance delivered to
Marketplace grantees. - Prepare
documents for and liaise with the Marketplace Investment Committee (MIC). - Effectively
manage performance of sub-contractors and technical consultants. - Manage
and Report on the program progress, budget, and management of the funds,
with support from direct supervisor. - Ensure
project meets targets in terms of impact and resource management. - Visits
the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk
mitigation plan is up to date. - Coordinate
M&E Activities with MLR team
Other
responsibilities
responsibilities
- Represent
GAIN where required - Support
other GAIN programs as required
Key
Organizational Relationships
Organizational Relationships
- GAIN
Rwanda country team - Agriculture-Nutrition
initiative team and Marketplace projects in other countries - Portfolio
Management and Delivery team in GAIN HQ - Innovation
Accelerator candidates, grantees, and Community of Practice members - MLR
team in GAIN HQ
Job
Requirements
Requirements
Skills
& Attributes:
& Attributes:
- Proven
project management capabilities - Proven
ability to manage consultants and subcontractors - Ability
to oversee financial, administrative, and human resource management for a
small office - Experience
in agriculture or business, with agribusiness experience preferred - Proven
ability to manage donor-funded development projects. - Proven
ability to manage donor relations, particularly with USAID - Proven
ability to manage a team - Strong
inter-personal skills and the ability to work with agribusiness managers
from a variety of
backgrounds
(Rwandan and international).
(Rwandan and international).
- Strong
verbal and written communication skills - High
level of professionalism and integrity - Clear
and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem
solving, and creativity. - Computer
literacy with good Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Power Point skills. - Flexibility
and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Willingness to oversee the start-up of an office
and training of staff. - Ability
to work independently and with minimal supervision
Experience:
- Solid
professional experience particularly in project management - Demonstrated
success in building and managing multi-disciplinary teams in challenging
program environments - Proven
business acumen - Strong
understanding of agribusiness in Rwanda - Experience
of delivering donor-funded programs highly desirable - Strong
background working with and reporting to key donors such as USAID - Experience
in financial, administrative, and human resource management for a small
office - Experience
in a global, multicultural organization is highly desirable - Experience
working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirable - Private
Sector experience highly desirable
Education:
- A
BA in business administration, agricultural economics, or a suitable
equivalent is required
Other
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Fluent
written and verbal English, French, and Kinyarwanda - A
willingness and ability to travel in rural Rwanda - Right
to work in Rwanda
How
to Apply
to Apply
Interested
candidates can apply using this link before the 27th of May, 2016.
candidates can apply using this link before the 27th of May, 2016.