CowaterSogema recrute 01 Project Manager – Field Services Support Project
CowaterSogema
Kenya / Somalia / South Africa
Project Manager – FSSP Kenya, Somalia, and South Africa
Project Manager – Field Services Support Project, Kenya, Somalia, and South Africa
Cowater is currently recruiting a Project Manager for a proposal we are developing for Global Affairs Canada’s Field Services Support Project (FSSP) in Nairobi, Kenya. This position, conditional on the project being awarded to Cowater, is full-time and based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Field Services Support Project will support Canada’s programming in Kenya, Somalia, South Africa and other countries by offering technical, research, logistical, procurement and administrative support to Global Affairs Canada’s activities and initiatives.
Education: Advanced (post-graduate) degree in a relevant discipline such as political sciences, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering, applied sciences
Minimum Experience:
Previous experience (8 or more years preferred) managing international development programming – with a focus on long-term and high value programming;
Demonstrated experience managing international development project(s) with a minimum annual budget of more than $1.5 million CAD;
Experience working with International Development Stakeholders including civil society organisations, the private sector, multilateral organisations, donors, as well as local or national governments;
Significant experience working in Kenya and the wider region;
Demonstrated experience managing the following types of services: administrative services; procurement services; financial management (as well as financial advisory) activities; and logistical and coordination activities.
Key Skills/Responsibilities
Effective time management: able to prioritize work and meet deadlines;
Excellent problem-solving skills: able to solve problems and/or identify when an issue should be elevated;
Able to work effectively in a dynamic team environment (working both independently and as part of a small team); and
ensuring the overall quality and management of all services offered by the project
Leading the preparation of all key project documents
reviewing and approving the project budget and financial reports
planning and coordinating administrative, financial and logistics management services
regularly communicating with the government of Canada staff, DRC government authorities, and other relevant project stakeholders
developing and maintaining networks of key stakeholders (government, civil society, other donors, private sector)
planning and coordinating procurement services of goods and services, including the procurement of technical specialist services through local and international competitive processes
analyzing, planning, directing and assessing the administrative tasks to be carried out by technical specialists, including timely submission of deliverables, adherence to basic professional requirements and alignment with activity specifications;
supervising the management and quality of reporting and invoicing for services rendered;
ensuring the effective management and internal monitoring of project progress and results, including dealing with project issues and problems as they arise.
Language Proficiency: Candidates must possess an advanced professional proficiency in English.
Employment Conditions: Candidates must be able to live and work in the project country. The ideal candidate will already be living in/based in Kenya.
Application Process Candidates are encouraged to apply by 10 May 2023/as soon as possible. For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position. Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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