10 August, 2016

6453 Project Manager

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries & Biosecurity


Industry:
Government Department
Location: 
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Job Hours:
12 months (until the 31st of August 2017)
Due Date
19-Aug-16




Job Description:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity (MALFFB) is currently revising its structure. In order to gain and maintain momentum on all recovery programme activities of the MALFFB, a project Manager Unit (PMU) is being established within the MALFFB to work with the different departments on the implementation of recovery activities.

The MALFFFB will benefit from having a dedicated team to address recovery programme delivery, ensuring that all projects implemented through the departments and implementing partners are delivered on time, to specification and within the budget available. This unit is thus likely to contribute to a stronger productive sector in Vanuatu, including proactive management of recovery activities and EL Nino response, while setting up systems for future projects to follow.

Scope
The Project Manager will work within the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity (MALFFB) to ensure the management of all recovery programme activities. This position reports directly to the Director General (DG) of MALFFB.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Manage recovery programme activities to ensure programmes are in-project documents and programmes are carried out effectively 
  • Supervise all members of the Project Management Unit of the MALFFB
  • Manage the database of all projects under the recovery programme
  • Report monthly to DG MALFFB on the status of all recovery projects and brief DSPPAC
  • Liaise with implementing partners and DSPPAC. 
Criteria:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • At least seven (7) years of professional experience in project management
  • Experience in Agriculture is desirable
  • Experience and skills in supervising staff
  • Proven planning skills
  • High level of report writing skills
  • High level of computer skills (Word, Excel, Access)
  • Public speaking capabilities, communication skills and management skills
  • English and/or French and Bislama
  • A valid driving license.

        Salary:

        Not Stated

        Language:

        English, French, Bislama

        How To Apply:
        Applications should be mailed to Mr. Alfred Bani, Executive Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity, PMB 9039, Port Vila, Vanuatu or send via email to bania@vanuatu.gov.vu no later than 4.30pm on 19 August 2016 clearly stating the title of post applied for. Any applications received after this date/time will not be accepted. 

        Contact Person:

        Mr Alfred Bani, Executive Officer

        Phone:

        Not Stated
        Address: 
        Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity, PMB 9039, Port Vila, Vanuatu

        Email:
        bania@vanuatu.gov.vu
        Website:
         Not Stated
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        Source:
                    06-August-16 Daily Post Weekender (Issue # 4856)

        For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly.