Appel à candidature : WeWorld recrute un(e) Gestionnaire de projet, Mali.

Appel à candidature : WeWorld recrute un(e) Gestionnaire de projet, Mali.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job description:

The Project Manager will be in charge of the general operational coordination and execution of the activities necessary for the realization of the project “Iniziativa promossa AID 012590/09/7– “ALIS: Accesso al Lavoro e Inclusione Sociale per i giovani maliani » financed by Italian Cooperation. The project coordinator/Trice is responsible for the overall setting and planning of activities both from a technical and management point of view that will be implemented in Bamako.

He/she will ensure the quality of the implementation in all its phases: planning, activities follow-up, monitoring and reporting, in coordination with the field teams and partners (CISV, LVIA, APEJ, HYDROAID and COGEVAD) and in collaboration with the admin departments.

The Project Manager will be under the direct line management of the Country Representative in Mali. In coordination with her, he/she will represent the NGO in the relevant meetings related with the projects under his/her management.

Main functions and duties:

Project Management (60 %)

• Leading, monitoring and supporting the planning of project’s activities, ensuring effective delivery in line with donor requirements and WeWorld’s mission;
• Supervising the activities of the project partners by ensuring that the timeframes and procedures stipulated in the official Project documents and AICS procedures are followed;
• Supervising the tasks and monitor the activities carried out by project staff by outlining their priorities, facilitating and encouraging their coordination, in coordination with project partners;
• Monitor the progress of activities, track the achievement of indicators, ensure the timely delivery of both internal and external reports;
• Drafting documents related to project implementation, ensuring their accurate and timely delivery, such as: periodic operational plans and any additions and extensions; interim and final reports; requests for variants to be submitted to the donor agency for approval; preparation of dissemination materials;
• Manage project budget, under the supervision of the Country Financial Manager, ensuring that all expenditures made are in line with the approved financial plan and consistent with project objectives, formulating financial planning on a monthly basis in coordination with partners;
• Supervising in coordination with the administrative manager and the LOG/Admin Assistant that purchasing procedures are in line with the requirements of the donor agency;
• Coordinating and organizing the documentation required by the donor (collection of bids for purchases and possible tenders) and in close coordination with the Country Financial; Manager and LOG/Admin Assistant by referring to the Internal Procedures Manual adopted by the Organization;
• Preparing project planning, worksheets and activities follow-up mechanisms (general/specific activity plan, procurement plan, M&E plan, etc.);
• Supervising the field staff to comply with planning documents and putting corrective mechanisms in place if necessary;
• Preparing internal and external reports to ensure effective and timely information flows and reporting;
• Ensuring timely information on progress, results and challenges;
• Compiling, organizing, analysing, monitoring, and preparing data for situation reports, fact sheets, donor reports, briefing notes, and other reporting products;
• Ensuring efficient, effective and timely field data collection and analysis for donors, audits, and internal purposes;
• Comply with WeWorld’s internal procedures, ensuring the timely execution of scheduled tasks and maintaining work standards marked by quality and efficiency.

Project staff Capacity Building and General (10%)

• Recruiting and training of new key team members
• Identifying learning and training opportunities for project staff and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff
• Ensuring transparent, equal and inclusive management of human resources in accordance with internal policies and procedures, and all regulatory requirements of country legislation and donor’s policy
• Fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, and ensuring that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

Partnership and Networking (20%)

• Managing regular contacts with operational and institutional stakeholders involved in project implementation, in coordination with project partners
• Participating in institutional meetings with the donor agency
• Participating in Cluster/Working Groups coordination meetings and other emergency working groups or meetings as required
• Representing WeWorld and feed back to the Country Representative and HQ coordinators on relevant issues
• Developing and maintaining regular, transparent and accountable communication lines/flows with the assigned project staff, HQ experts, as well as other relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs)
• In coordination with the Country Representative, providing effective WeWorld representation to project’ donor (AICS), national and local authorities, partners and other relevant stakeholders related with the project.

Strategic Programme Development (10%)

• Developing new project proposals in collaboration with the Country Representative and HQ coordinators, involving a multi-sectorial approach, expanding the intervention of WeWorld in new sectors
• Providing strategic and technical guidance on key components of WeWorld’s emergency work to foster good practice and ensure that humanitarian minimum standards are met.

The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Knowledge

• An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Law and International Law, Social or Political Science, Development Studies, International Relations, Project Management or related fields;
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian language, written and verbal;
• Knowledge of main donors’ policies and procedures;
• Fluent in French, both written and verbal;
• At least 3 years of experience in project and programs managing;
• Knowledge of PCM and the principles of humanitarian aid;
• Good computer skills, in particular MS Office package.

Professional experience

• At least 3 years’ relevant working experience in humanitarian or development settings;
• Proven experience in consortium management;
• Proven experience in project proposal writing.

Please send Cover Letter and CV at:  https://weworld.intervieweb.it/jobs/project-manager-mali-385875/en/

Deadline : June 19^th, 2023