Job Description

DRS is looking, on behalf of our client, an INGO, for a Project Manager in Rwanda who will participate in implementing development cooperation initiatives in the agriculture-food sector.

Project Description The overall objective is to contribute to Rwanda’s inclusive and sustainable economic growth by supporting the imple-mentation of local government development policies for the agro-food supply chains with a view to business develop-ment, contributing to full employment and the creation of decent work.

Main Tasks • Overall supervision and coordination of project activities in order to ensure that the objectives are achieved within the timeframe and parameters envisaged. • Coordination of local stakeholders and time schedule management. • Project budget and administrative procedures management according to PRAG procedures. • Accounting and financial supervision of the project: recording of expenses, planning, on-site transfers, responsibility of the on-site bank accounts relating to the project, guidance and control of the procurement procedures of the pro-ject partners, and both internal and donor accounting reporting. • Intermediate and final narrative and financial reports, according to internal and donor rules. • Finalisation of all project management documentation and regular transmission both internally and to the donor. • Management of the co-financing component of the project and coordination with other affiliated projects. • Development of dissemination material related to the implementation of the project. • Need assessment and elaboration of new project proposals in case.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills • Master’s degree in political science, international cooperation, or similar. • At least 3 years of experience as a project manager. Priority will be given to the management of projects in the ag-ronomic and rural development sectors and to experience in sub-Saharan Africa. • Experience in administrative and financial management. • Experience with European PRAG procedures is required. • Excellent knowledge of English, written and oral (C1). • Strong organizational capacity in complex and multisector projects. • Diplomatic and negotiating skills.

The updated CVs in English should be submitted to d.uzunashvili@developmentaid.org under the title: DRS 11616 Project Manager, Rwanda. Due to the high number of applications received via the DevelopmentAid website, we can reply to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that the above requirements can be modified according to the client's procedures during the recruitment process.