Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Contract duration: 6 months, subject to renewal

Travel: Infrequent internal travel might be required

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 implementation of local government development policies for the agro-food supply chains with a view to business development, 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 project 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 agronomic 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.