Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 25 Apr 2018
Based in: Bukavu, DRC with regular travel to the field
Start date: June 2018
Contract length: One year contract, with possible extension (contingent on award of funding)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Coordinator to manage the implementation of Tearfund's contractual obligations of a sub-grant agreement with Food for the Hungry, to deliver the WASH aspect of a three-year USAID-funded Food for Peace programme in the DRC. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, support and monitoring, and will coordinate the implementation and reporting from Tearfund's operational team in the DRC, with overall oversight of the budget up to $6 million
You will need proven significant experience of project management including design and implementation of MEAL tools and budget and financial management, as well as implementation of WASH projects within the relief and development context. In addition, previous experience of having worked with a variety of groups, including local and international NGOs and government authorities including working in a Consortium and working with institutional donors (especially USAID) will be required Excellent, fluent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French are essential for this role.
The candidate must also be able to work in potentially insecure environments, with remote supervision, to tight timeframes. Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
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