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 in Congo Republic”. 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:
1. Contributing to the overall decarbonization targets through the generation of carbon credits by virtue of the utilization of cleaner and more efficient cooking devices by the local population. All credits generated will be registered and certified according to the highest standards provided by Verra, one of the most important international registries operating in the voluntary carbon market, such as VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) and SD Vista (Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard).
2. Bridging the gap of energy access in some areas in Congo Republic by promoting the adoption and sustained use of cleaner cooking technologies with a reduced impact on health, domestic finances and environment.
3. Promote local development through the strengthening of the Improved cook stoves local value chain (e.g. producers, promoters, distributors) and demand activation (e.g. behavioral change and awareness raising campaigns) in view of the long-term sustainability of the project.
Project Manager
Principali compiti e responsabilità
• 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 Offsetting 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/partner requirements in concert with the Clean Cooking and Carbon Offsetting 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 requirements, with Clean Cooking and Carbon Offsetting 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
Requisiti essenziali
Education:
-Bachelor’s degree in Environment and/or Energy sector 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 (business and economy/green economy, International Cooperation and Development. Energy engineering, etc.).
Work Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context
• At least 1 year of experience in clean cooking and carbon credits project implementation in Africa, experience in Renewable Energy, Efficient use of Energy, Energy access.
Language profiency:
-Fluent French and English (oral and written level C1).
Competenze ed esperienze richieste
- Experience in coordinating international working teams. Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
- Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
- Excellent communication skill
- Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently
- Report writing and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentation and Internet.
- Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the times
The following skills and experiences will be considered preferred:
- Experience in project implementation and management within local communities*
- Experience in community-based approaches and, particularly, in behavioral change promotion towards domestic cleaner cooking solutions in Africa
- Experience in conducting surveys, monitoring activities, managing data and statistics according to VERRA (or Gold Standard, or CDM) standard including social impacts
- Experience in community-based and/or behavioral change approaches
- Commercial and technical knowledge of clean cooking protocols is desirable
*AVSI reserves the right to request information from previous employers regarding any disputes, safeguarding concerns, investigations, or disciplinary actions, and to require the candidate to provide criminal and civil records, for the purpose of assessing the worker’s professional suitability for roles involving contact with vulnerable individuals, including children and adults.
**AVSI applies the principle of inclusiveness and non-discrimination in its selection process, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, religious belief, disability, or belonging to protected classes.