FUNCTION:

The Project Manager represents BCR-Fl towards the Rwanda Red Cross Society (RRC), donors and other humanitarian actors in the field.

He/she ensures an adequate management of projects regarding First Aid, Water and Sanitation, Organizational Development and Disaster Management, carried out by RRC with financial and technical support of BRC-Fl (Belgian Red Cross-Flanders).

Additionally he/she efficiently co-manages the local BRC-Fl office.

TASKS:

A. To represent BCR-Fl towards the local partner and other relevant actors in the field, while acting as a co-liaison between RRC and BRC-Fl :

• To introduce, explain and monitor BRC-Fl’s strategy and policies towards the partner and other stakeholders;

• To thoroughly familiarize him-/herself with the strategy, policies and activities of RRC and share this knowledge with BRC-Fl’s Headquarters;

• To represent BRC-Fl towards in-country delegates of other International Red Cross/Red Crescent entities and to actively support all relevant in-country coordination initiatives;

• To effectively liaise with and to ensure adequate information exchange with the Belgian Embassy, the representatives of the Flanders government and the European Commission;

• To be the link between RRC and educational activities of BRC-Fl in Belgium: to provide educa-tional material and to facilitate contacts between BRC-Fl volunteers and those of RRC.

B. To monitor the projects funded by BRC-Fl and to ensure a qualitative planning, implementation and reporting conform BRC-Fl standards and donor requirements:

• To monitor regularly the qualitative implementation of activities (training, sensitization, distri-butions…), as well as to assist the daily project management by RRC;

• To oversee adherence to internal procedures by the partner when implementing the projects (logistics/administration/finance);

• To identify needs and opportunities regarding expertise to be provided by BRC-Fl. To support and facilitate expert missions;

• To ensure the punctuality and quality of the quarterly narrative reports;

• To ensure the punctuality and quality of the quarterly financial reports including cash requests and to carry out quality control of accountabilities in accordance with the procedures outlined by the Finance Departments of BRC-Fl and RRC.

C. To identify new project opportunities and to elaborate project proposals in close cooperation with BRC :

• To acquire a good comprehension of the strategic priorities and operational capacities of RRC;

• To identify and seize opportunities for expertise-delivery by BRC-FL or funding;

• To develop and maintain a good knowledge of both in-country and Belgian/ international fund-ing opportunities and their requirements;

• To elaborate coherent, relevant and qualitative project proposals in close cooperation with RRC.

PROFILE:

• Educational level: Master, or equivalent through relevant experience;

• Knowledge of WASH interventions (hardware and software) will be an asset – knowledge of any of the other Excellent knowledge of French and English is a must, both spoken and written, knowledge of Dutch will be an asset;

• Knowledge of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement will be an asset;

• However, prior experience within the not-for-profit sector is not a must, more important is a professional, result-oriented and hands-on attitude;

• Thorough knowledge of Project Management and Project Management tools (PCM/Logical Framework) is required;

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice or a strong motivation to acquire this is expected;

• Excellent self-management skills, accurate and methodical, strong communicating and negoti-ating capabilities, diplomacy, sense of initiative, stress resistant, team spirit, adaptability;

• Thorough knowledge of the most common software and online tools (e.g. MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, …);

• International driving license.

WE OFFER:

• A challenging and fascinating professional opportunity with Kigali, Rwanda as duty station;

• A competitive remuneration package including accommodation and transport facilities;

• A contract for an indefinite period.

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 21 August, 2020