Project Manager - Hargeisa (CESVI)

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DURATION: 6 Months, renewable

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Degree in Social Science or related subjects Experience in management of EC projects, preferably in difficult contexts Results oriented Excellent communication skills with ability to work closely wiith CESVI local staff and beneficiaries Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES Experience in M&E of multi sector programs Experience in working within a consortium with other International NGOs (as leading agency) Experience in Rights-based approach programming, as well as in Needs-based approach Experience in managing field offices in a conflict scenario Excellent report and proposal writing skills and knowledge of EC guidelines, rules and procedures Experience of project proposals writing and rapid needs assessments Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGOs Ability to work with a wider spectrum of people Excellent self-motivation skills

WORK CONTEXT In the central-southern regions of Hiraan and Galgadug, Cesvi is involved in maternal-infant health emergency response with integrated activities to ensure rural and urban populations of suitable access to health care services as well as being involved in the fight against malnutrition and vaccination campaigns. In Somaliland and Puntland the objective is to create public/private waste management systems and to improve the capabilities of local bodies, businesses and non-government bodies. 2010 saw the start of a protection, reintegration and psychosocial support programme for child victims of the conflict. In the capital, Mogadishu, Cesvi is undertaking a hygiene environmental programme and disposal of emergency waste and activities for the health and protection of children. In the Gedo region, on the border with Kenya, a project for the protection of children is under way.

JOB DESCRIPTION The collaboration will start in January 2013. The PM will have the responsibility for program implementation, quality assurance, monitoring, staff supervision and reporting during the project. The PM will be also acting as Area Coordinator for Somaliland and Base Manager (for Hargeisa office). He/She will: - Plan and implement the project activities - Supervise, mentor and monitor the work of the local staff and technical experts - Compile intermediate and final narrative/financial reports to donor - Training and building of local community capacity in organizing community - Management of field project office - Develop proposals, plans, concept papers and budgets for other interventions in the target area - Represent Cesvi to donors and relevant government ministries if required

How to apply:
To allpy please visit: http://www.cesvi.org/70_2012-pm-somand