JOB OPPORTUNITY

Under the support of different Donors, AVEGA is planning to implement different projects; it is in this context that AVEGA would like to recruit a Programmes Manager (1)

Position: Programme Manager (1)

  • Reports to: ES/AVEGA
  • Duty station: AVEGA’s Main Office and some field assignments
  • Type: Regular – Full Time

1.1.    Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Contribute to the development and review of appropriate organizational strategies as part of the Management Committee;
  • Advise senior management about issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future grants/projects developments;
  • Direct and manage the implementation of all AVEGA’s owned project and ensuring timeliness and delivery according to the activity plan and results in a framework;
  • Manage the programme’s budget, including regular monitoring of expenditure against budget ;
  • Develop concepts and proposals for new projects initiatives, implementation and closeout of projects according to AVEGA and donor Project Management Standards;
  • Set high-quality performance targets, ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices, and donor guidelines;
  • Facilitate the recruitment of programme staff, lead program staff to respond to needs in an adaptive, responsive and timely manner, with security as the highest priority in programmatic decision-making;
  • Manage research as per the project work programme and supervise staff delegated to these tasks;
  • Develop and manage projects budgets in collaboration with the AVEGA finance team.
  • Take responsibility for report preparation or reviewing draft reports for relevance, accuracy and quality and its submission;
  • Ensure a high level of collaboration and coordination with other actors including other NGOs, the government and key international partners;

C) Knowledge and Skills:

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Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in project management/management or Bachelor’s in any field with 7 years in projects designs, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills required
  • Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building required.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Experience mainstreaming protection, disability and gender considerations strongly preferred.
  • Capacity in project design, project management, and M&E
  • Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of international agencies/ NGOs grant provisions and guidelines, including proposal formats and reporting requirements preferred
  • Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Microsoft Publisher preferred
  • Ability and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environment.
  1. d) Physical Requirements/Environment: The position will be based in Kigali with frequent travel to areas in rural areas.
  2. e) Foreign Language Required: Professional proficiency in English preferred.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their documents to AVEGA Head office locates in Kigali –Remera not later than 29 July 2019 at 3 pm. The documents should be composed of:

  • Application letter addressed to AVEGA Legal Representative
  • -Complete CV,
  • Photocopy of Identity
  • Degree and any other documents that prove their qualifications.

 – Due to the anticipated interest in these posts, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams

Done at Kigali 3/7/2019

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