Project Manager in Rwanda

• 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 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 project 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 or Gold Standard) and to project/donor/partner requirements in concert with the Clean Cooking 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 donor’s requirements, with Clean Cooking Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator and Donor focal point
· 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, Gold Standard, etc.) 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, Gold Standard, etc.)
• 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
• Support and supervise the implementation and application of AVSI policies (Code of Ethics, PSEAH, Child Safeguarding, Whistle-blowing, among others) and procedures
• Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Master's degree in environmental science, economics, Cooperation to development or related fields.

• Knowledge of carbon markets, policy and finance is an asset;
• Capacity to lead a disperse and multisectoral team of high level specialists;
• Knowledge of English and/or French language;
• Ability to articulate and coordinate effectively with the government, local and international NGOs, and other actors;
• Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of the main Office IT tools, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint Teams and Outlook;
• Previous experience in Rwanda will be considered an advantage.