Avsi Kenya
Project Manager
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Main tasks and responsibilities
- 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 donor’s 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, 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.
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Education
Essential Requirements
- 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 3 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 Proficiency
- Fluent in English and/or French and/or Portuguese (oral and written level C1).
Required Skills And Experiences
- Experience in coordinating international working teams
- Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently
- Report writing and proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
- Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the time.
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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 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.
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.
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