Democratic Republic of the Congo: Project Manager in DRC

Location: Bukavu, DRC

Starting date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Brief description of mission or/and project for which the staff is required:

In DRC, PIN has been operational since 2009, delivering services and supporting population mainly in primary health care, education, WASH, nutrition and protection. PIN has its coordination office in Bukavu, province of South Kivu and projects are implemented in different territories, often in challenging, isolated and unstable areas.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overall management of a project focused on nutrition-sensitive food security. The PM will be deployed between provincial capital Bukavu and the field office Minova, Kalehe territory, under the supervision of the Head of Programmes. The project area is mainly rural, accessible by car or motorbikes. The Project Manager is expected to coordinate the project, assure the timely implementation of the activities and proper M&E and reporting, he/she is expected to spend approximately 50% of the time in the field.

Main tasks:

Project management

• Full responsibility for the implementation of the project aiming at achieving the project results and indicators and fulfilling the contractual obligations (planning, follow up)

• Continuous improvement of the project quality and relevance

• Insurance ofM&E and data collection, in line with PIN’s requirements

• Responsibility for the projects’ progress, spending plans and reporting;

• Compliance with PIN´s sectorial guidelines and internal procedures

Project Development and Coordination:

• Continuous assessments of needs on the ground
• Contribution to development of new food security project proposals;
• Representation of PIN at cluster level (Nutrition and Food Security) and in other relevant meetings
• Collaboration with local authorities (e.g. Health and Nutrition State authorities, local leaders, local administration), and other INGOs, UN agencies and any other relevant actor

Security

• Compliance with all security and safety rules and regulations set-up by the Head of Mission (and as described in the SOP)
• Application of the security rules in the field and ensuring humanitarian access through negotiations with all relevant stakeholders based on agreement with the Head of Mission
• Gathering and reporting of security relevant information to the Head Office

Requirements:

• Experience in PCM, nutrition, food security and in humanitarian/development work
• Relevant educational background
• Fluent knowledge of French and English
• Sound judgment, coordination and management skills
• Familiarity with the humanitarian context in DR Congo
• Critical analysis and problem solving skills

PIN offers:

• 2560 – 2780 USD (before taxation), per diems included
• Work in dynamic and motivated team
• Work experience with professional and flexible NGO, the largest in Central-Eastern Europe
• Accommodation and local transport costs covered
• 2 flights to home country covered per year
• Costs of visas and vaccination covered
• 25 days of holiday per year
• Medical helpdesk (in the Czech Republic, provided in English)
• Travel insurance (covers the health care incl. the repatriation)
• Introduction and training in Prague
• Accommodation provided in PIN´s premises

terested applicants for the position should send their CV and cover letter as soon as possible via green button "**APPLY**" on following link: https://inhiro.com/job/id/10475. As a subject please use "Protection program manager".

Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you.