kigali, Rwanda
As per VSO
rates
Permanent
Full Time, 35
hours per week
About
VSO
VSO is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers
to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share
their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take
action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effectiv
VSO
VSO is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers
to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share
their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take
action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effectiv
e approach that
works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest
communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role
overview
VSO Rwanda is looking for a competent and dynamic candidates to fill the
position of a project Manager for Itegure Gusoma Project. At VSO, a Project
Manager is responsible for planning and organising project resources to achieve
sustainable project results with good value for money. S/he is responsible for
learning, documentation, regular monitoring and timely communication of project
results to relevant stakeholders. S/he is accountable to primary actors, VSO
partners and VSO management.
overview
VSO Rwanda is looking for a competent and dynamic candidates to fill the
position of a project Manager for Itegure Gusoma Project. At VSO, a Project
Manager is responsible for planning and organising project resources to achieve
sustainable project results with good value for money. S/he is responsible for
learning, documentation, regular monitoring and timely communication of project
results to relevant stakeholders. S/he is accountable to primary actors, VSO
partners and VSO management.
Location: Field-based (with frequent
travels)
Reports to:
Head of Programmes
Supervises:
Volunteers and FOO
Works with:
Technical Advisors, Finance and Grants & People and Operations Teams.
Contract:
Open-ended contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
travels)
Reports to:
Head of Programmes
Supervises:
Volunteers and FOO
Works with:
Technical Advisors, Finance and Grants & People and Operations Teams.
Contract:
Open-ended contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
He/She
must be flexible to work in any area of Rwanda
must be flexible to work in any area of Rwanda
Skills,
qualifications and experience required
Required:
qualifications and experience required
Required:
I.
Master degree in management, Project management or relevant area of study from
a reputable University;
II. Solid project management experience gained from complex programmes in
Rwanda;
III. Good understanding of social inclusion, social accountability and
resilience principles;
IV. Experience in programming to achieve Rwanda’s vision 2020 and global goals
(SDGs);
V. Specific experience in education, livelihoods, health and governance is
mandatory;
VI. Excellent people skills; relationships, negotiation, networking and coordination
skills;
VII. Excellent communications, analytical, presentation and public relations
skills; and
VIII. Experience in field operations planning, management, coordination and
security.
Master degree in management, Project management or relevant area of study from
a reputable University;
II. Solid project management experience gained from complex programmes in
Rwanda;
III. Good understanding of social inclusion, social accountability and
resilience principles;
IV. Experience in programming to achieve Rwanda’s vision 2020 and global goals
(SDGs);
V. Specific experience in education, livelihoods, health and governance is
mandatory;
VI. Excellent people skills; relationships, negotiation, networking and coordination
skills;
VII. Excellent communications, analytical, presentation and public relations
skills; and
VIII. Experience in field operations planning, management, coordination and
security.
VSO
reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of
applications.
reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of
applications.
Qualified
female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
How
to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details
about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit
your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields
on the online application form.
to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details
about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit
your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields
on the online application form.
Application
closing date: 21 July 2017
closing date: 21 July 2017
Interview/Assessment
date(s): To be confirmed
date(s): To be confirmed
Start
date: 1/10/2017
date: 1/10/2017
