- Project Manager needed that can meet tight deadlines
- Immediate start
- Port Vila based with potential travel to the outer islands
Industry: Non Government Organisation
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Job Hours: Contract
Due Date: 24/01/2014 5pm
Job Description:
Our client supports three partners in Vanuatu to deliver two development program;
1. The Pacific Island Communities Climate Risk Reduction program (PCCCRR)
2. The Vanuatu Church Partnership Project (VCCP)
We are looking for a locally based Project Manager to fill this short term contract position, starting as soon as possible. The assignment will be of a very practical nature.
A detailed work-plan is currently being prepared in consultation with partners, and will include outputs for the following activities:
- Providing project management guidance to the PCCCRR Project Coordinator
- Supporting the PCCCRR Project Coordinator to schedule required staff training, assisting with development of TORs and engagement of trainers
- Supporting the PCCCRR Project Coordinator to implement appropriate M&E activities
- Support to fulfil media and other stakeholder engagement opportunities as per the PCCCRR proposal
- Support to implement activities as planned under the VCPP
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated successful project management experience with community projects in Vanuatu including:
- experience in preparing and reviewing output and outcome reporting,
- interpreting budgets, following financial procedures, and working within a budget
- proven skills in program scheduling, and ability to implement according to a schedule
- strong stakeholder engagement skills, with excellent relational skills, ability to work with a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience with designing and carrying out training of local staff
- Demonstrated experience designing and carrying out both qualitative and quantitative Monitoring and Evaluation plans
- Experience sourcing and managing local service providers
- Ability to motivate staff and meet tight deadlines
Desirable Criteria:
- Small Grants experience
- Tertiary qualification in a related field are desirable but not essential
- Experience in community based programs addressing climate change adaptation
- Experience in a community based approaches to risk resilience programs
Salary: Not Stated
Language: English with knowledge of Bislama an advantage
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