16 April, 2023

Project Manager

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Location: 

Port Vila, Santo, Malekula in Vanuatu

 

Due Date: 

26-04-2023

 

Type: 

Full time

 

Organisation Description: 

Vanuatu-based company with multinational management involved in sustainable and organic agriculture, agri crop processing, and food & beverage. The Company develops and operates innovative value-addition of agricultural crops concepts throughout Vanuatu targeting worldwide export. Operations include cultivation, processing, manufacture, sales, distribution, marketing, and R&D. Focus on premium-quality, high-value, and healthy products for the food & beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.

 

Job Desctiption:

We have immediate vacancies for Project Manager for sustainable agriculture and agri crop processing operations in following areas, Santo & Malekula Islands, Vanuatu

Responsibilities for Project Manager
• Develop and manage a detailed project plan and work plan for the assigned project by the top management.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the project.
• Responsible for staff & labor recruitments and their payrolls.
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within the budget.
• Track project costs to meet budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner:
o Human resource – Staff & labor
o Seeds
o Fertilizer
o Agro chemicals
o Machinery, equipment, and vehicles
o Etc.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques to identify areas for improvement.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Liaising with government entities.
• Report to management as needed.

What we can offer
An opportunity to work in a dynamic, energized, technically sound and creative environment for a multinational agriculture and agri crop processing company. A wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Great opportunity for self-development and build a strong career. Attractive remuneration package with benefits and performance-based rewards. The work location will be Santo, Malekula, and Port Vila.

 

Selection Criteria:

Key requirements
• Master's degree in agriculture or a related field. Crop science or soil science specialization is required.
• Minimum 5-10 years work experience with project management, agriculture, and human resource management in Agriculture sector. Experience agri crop processing and value addition will be an added advantage.
• In debt knowledge of agriculture industry in Vanuatu and the Pacific, crop management practices, irrigation systems and water supply solutions in Vanuatu with emphasis on Santo and Malekula.
• Experience within extension services / farmer training, recruitment, and support to famer communities, experience from working with farmers and farmer networks, and plantation operations.
• A valid driving license for class B or more and a motorbike.
• Fluency in writing & communication skills in English & Bislama.
• Professional level computer literacy in the use of Microsoft Office, Internet & E-mail.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively and able to handle stress and pressure.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a project team.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.

 

Salary:

 

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email

 

Contact Person:

Mr. Andreas Wiik

 

Contact Phone:

 

Email to send applications to:

andreas@inventivum.com

 

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

 

Website:

 

How to apply - more information:

Get in touch and submit your resume If interested, please forward a complete resume with contact details of two non-related referees to reach us by April 26th 2023. Applicant should indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the e-mail.

 For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.

 

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