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    AVSI Foundation
    AVSI Foundation Nairobi, Kenya

    2 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    AVSI, created in 1972, is a non-profit organization that carries out development cooperation and humanitarian aid projects throughout the world.


    Aim of the position:


    The main role of the Project Manager is to provide overall project management with technical expertise to all activities relating to the implementation of the project "Cook stoves implementation agreement" financed and implemented in partnership with an Italian company.

    The Project Manager has the key responsibility of coordinating and ensuring the successful implementation and targets' achievements of the project.


    This initiative pursues concurrent objectives:
    Bridging the gap of the energy access within the targeted area by promoting the sustained adoption/use by families of improved and/or clean cooking technologies with a reduced impact on health, domestic finances and the environment
    Promote local development through the strengthening of the Improved cook stoves local value chain (e.g. producers, promoters) and demand activation (e.g. behavioral change and awareness raising campaigns)
    Contributing to the generation of carbon credits by virtue of the utilization of cleaner and more efficient cooking devices by the local population


    Main tasks and responsibility:
    Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule in concert with Clean Cooking and Carbon Finance Programme Coordinator
    Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
    Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the projects' staff
    Coordinate projects staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
    Coordinate all registration and monitoring activities on the field according to the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) and to project/Donor requirements in concert with the Clean Cooking and Carbon Finance Programme Coordinator
    Be responsible for the application of AVSI logistic and administrative procedures for the assigned projects portfolio in concert with Operations Manager, Country Representative and, for any specific donor's requirements, with Clean Cooking and Carbon Finance Programme Coordinator
    Ensure quality and sustainability of project(s) results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement)
    Promote nexuses and synergies with other national and international projects, programs, interventions
    Elaborate narrative reports as per donor and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) procedures and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation.
    Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and/or donor and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA)
    Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved

    Periodically interact with HQs focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc.

    Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point
    Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial (energy and environment) coordination structures (i.e. Clusters and Working groups) and other meetings at provincial/national level
    Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program
    Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

    Essential Requirements

    Education:

    Bachelor's degree in Environment studies, Rural Development, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies or other related fields of study from a recognized university.

    Master's degree in relevant field would be an added advantage


    Work experience:
    at least 2 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context
    At least 3 years of experience in the sector

    Language proficiency

    Proficient knowledge of English (written and oral) C1.

    Required skills and experiences

    Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
    Experience in community-based approaches in project implementation
    Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
    Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently
    Report writing and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentation and Internet.
    Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable
    Experience in working in rural economic development or business development is desirable
    Commercial and technical knowledge of clean cooking protocols is desirable
    Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the times
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