La Fondation AVSI recrute un Responsable de projet « Improved Cookstoves Distribution in Congo Republic”, Pointe-Noire, République du Congo
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule
- Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
- Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the projects’ staff
- Coordinate projects staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
- Coordinate registration and monitoring activities according to the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) and to project/ENI requirements
- Be responsible for the compliance with all AVSI and/or ENI and/or government procedures (especially concerning procurement, logistic, safety and administration of the project) in concert with Operations Manager and Country Representative
- Organize, start up and manage ICSs local assembling line and pyrolytic stoves pilot test
- Ensure quality and sustainability of project(s) results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement)
- Promote nexuses and synergies with other national and international projects, programs, interventions
- Elaborate narrative reports as per ENI and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) procedures and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation
- Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and/or ENI and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA)
- Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved
- Periodically interact with HQs focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc.
- Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point
- Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial (energy and environment) coordination structures (i.e. Clusters and Working groups) and other meetings at provincial/national level
- Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program
- Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environment or Energy sector studies, Rural Development, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies or other related fields of study from a recognized university.
- Master’s degree in relevant field would be an added advantage
Language profiency:
- Fluent French and, possibly, English (both oral and written).
Required skills and experiences
- Experience in project implementation and management within African communities ;
- Experience in community-based and/or behavioral change approaches ;
- Experience in coordinating international working teams ;
- Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders ;
- Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software ;
- Excellent communication skill ;
- Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently ;
- Report writing and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentation and Internet ;
- Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable ;
- Experience in working in business and local development promotion is desirable ;
- Technical knowledge of clean cooking and carbon credits protocols is desirable.
