Project Manager – International Development

HIVE is looking for a talented and dedicated Project Manager to join our team. This is a full-time mid-level position.

Start Date: March 2022 or as soon as possible
Primary Location: Lisbon or Brussels (remote positions may be considered) Duration: 12 months (convertible to indefinite based on performance, mutual interest) Remuneration: Based on profile and experience

A WORD ON US

HIVE asbl, is a Brussels-based non-profit organisation supporting a range of partners with strategies to engage in presumed “high-risk” countries. To stimulate synergies between public sector interventions and private sector actions, we specifically collaborate with BetterChain, a Lisbon-based consultancy firm specialising in supply chain innovation. Our vision is to achieve a future where sustainable trade and investment in natural resources produce tangible benefits for communities, businesses, and consumers.

Our experts have years of experience in analysing challenges and identifying possible solutions to produce and trade materials from high-risk environments in compliance with international standards, particularly in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. We work closely with local businesses to improve their reporting and build trust, as well as local civil society organisations (CSOs) to monitor and manage risk efficiently.

Both HIVE and BetterChain leverage the Datastake platform to develop information management systems tailored to our respective objectives. Datastake-powered applications are designed not only to meet clients’ immediate requirements (monitoring & evaluation, risk management, impact measurement, due diligence) but also to establish a continuous flow of information with stakeholders and overcome data silos.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose of the Role

The Project Manager is in charge of administering projects, liaising with project partners / implementers, coordinating the delivery of project objectives, and identifying other forms of collaborations and paths to scaling.

This role is specifically oriented towards international development projects implemented by HIVE.

Initial scope:

• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Artisanal & Small-scale Mining
• Child labour, modern slavery
• Ecosystem preservation
• Capacity building

Project Management

• Familiarisation with the Datastake information platform, as well as the M&E and Consolidated Autonomous Due Diligence (CADD) applications, to ensure quality data compilation and management from the part of in-country partners and efficient reporting to project sponsors
• Coordination of the successful implementation of specific projects / contract
• Negotiation with external contractors and other stakeholders where needed
• Identification of funding opportunities and lead role in the application process when required
• Development and proactive adjustments of project roadmap, deliverables schedule, list of tangible milestones
• Taking responsibility, showing rigour and flexibility when problems occur

Team Management

• Ensuring an efficient coordination of local partners’ activities through regular, efficient communication
• Demonstrating autonomy while also anticipating internal/external consequences of any decision – and requirements for guidance from founders
• Providing very clear briefings to the project teams, setting out specific goals, objective milestones and workload for each step
• Providing daily follow-up and motivation where needed
• Regular debriefing and coordination with HIVE’s Executive Director and other members of the team

Financial Management

• Providing coherent briefing to establish budgets per activity
• Understanding and supervising expenses
• Setting up efficient and realistic planning
• Financial reporting to the management team and donors

YOUR PROFILE

Academic background

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a related discipline: International/Sustainable Development, Governance & Human Rights, Conflict & Security, Economics**Experience requirements**

Must-Have

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in managing international development projects, institutional cooperation, implementation of youth- and gender-sensitive activities and/or monitoring of grant agreements
• At least one relevant work experience outside your country of origin and preferably in an African context
• Experience as a team leader and decision maker

• Experience with handling several high-stake projects simultaneously*Should-Have*

• Experience in the field of artisanal mining and/or basic raw material supply chains

• Experience in the field of innovation deployment for the benefit of underprivileged communities

• Required skills and knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies

• Perfect handling Microsoft Office tools — or cloud-based alternatives

• Attention to detail, specifically including spelling, formatting, information consistency, design quality

• Monitoring and evaluation theory and systems

• Fluent in English and French

• Results-oriented

• Proactive, dynamic and autonomous

• Excellent team spirit

• Good knowledge / interest in solving challenges related to Central Africa.

HIVE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.