Location: Sierra Leone
Position: Project Manager
Donor: various
Closing date: 31.01.2015
Job Description
COOPI is an Italian non-governmental organization, committed to fighting against social injustice and poverty in the global south and to building a future that guarantees everyone adequate living conditions, equal opportunities and respect of their rights.
Since 1965 COOPI has carried out more than 600 development projects and emergency interventions. In Africa, Latin America, Asia and in Eastern Europe COOPI promotes the access to water and the right to proper health and education services in poorer communities, and gives immediate and long-term aid to populations hit by war or natural disasters.
Further information on 1##http://www.coopi.org
WHO WE ARE SEEKING
Coopi is seeking to recruit an expatriate Project Manager to coordinate its programmes for vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone.
Since 1965 COOPI has carried out more than 600 development projects and emergency interventions. In Africa, Latin America, Asia and in Eastern Europe COOPI promotes the access to water and the right to proper health and education services in poorer communities, and gives immediate and long-term aid to populations hit by war or natural disasters.
Further information on 1##http://www.coopi.org
WHO WE ARE SEEKING
Coopi is seeking to recruit an expatriate Project Manager to coordinate its programmes for vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone.
Descrizione e requisiti
Responsibilities
— To ensure the overall co-ordination, planning, monitoring and management of the project activities
— Management and training of the national human resources involved in the project
— Networking activities with local and international partners, authorities and donors
— Preparation of monthly reports on activities carried out and submission of amendments to the project, if required
— Preparation of interim and final reports for the donor
— Purchase and supply management
— Elaboration of estimated monthly budget in collaboration with the administrator
— Participation in the elaboration of new project proposals if required
Requirements:
— Previous significant work experience as a project manager
— Previous experience in similar projects in developing countries within an international NGO or a research institute
— Relevant supervisory skills and guidance capacities in the implementation of projects and ability to support the national staff
— Excellent English (written and spoken)
— Excellent computer skills
— Attitude to work under pressure and in hardship conditions
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Contract length: 12 months renewable
To apply: send a cv + motivation letter explaining why you are interested in the post and what would be your added value to the project and NGO, if selected.
