Meal Consultant
Operatore
Fondazione L'Albero della Vita onlus
Ukraine, Different Regions also in the East of the Country
> 3 Mesi
The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM Bari) intends to select a Project Coordinator in the framework of the project “Greening the future of rural and vulnerable communities in Upper Egypt, through the engagement of farmers, women and youth” funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Duty station: Cairo (CIHEAM Bari office in Cairo) with missions to the governorates of Asyut and Sohag.
Project duration: 36 months
Duration: initial contract of 12 months – including a three-months probation period – with the possibility of extension for the entire project duration, based on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Expected start of employment: at the end of the recruitment process.
Line Manager: CIHEAM Bari Head of Cooperation Area
1. KEY FUNCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR
During the performance of the assignment, the international project coordinator will constantly interface with the management of CIHEAM Bari and/or with the authorised delegates, as well as with local institutional partners, to ensure:
- Drafting of global and annual operational plans.
- Implementation and follow up of the global and annual operational plan.
- Daily management of the assigned activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of the expected outputs, outcomes and objectives.
- Follow up and monitor project’s performance of the planned activities of the project partners;
- Check and monitor the outcomes of field missions of all project partners
- Implement and follow up audit procedures (internal and external).
- Drafting of mid-term and final technical reports.
- Smooth implementation of all the planned activities.
- Administrative/accounting management and monthly dispatch of on-site expense receipts, under the procedures of CIHEAM Bari.
- Organization of office work in person and (if necessary) remotely, activating and coordinating national and international experts on a short-term mission. The international coordinator will draw up the relevant Terms of Reference.
- Organization of periodic coordination meetings with local counterparts and Country contact person of CIHEAM Bari.
- Guarantee the safety standards in compliance with the policies in force at CIHEAM Bari for implementing activities.
- Interaction and coordination with CIHEAM Bari’s Cooperation Area.
- Interaction with the desk officer of CIHEAM Bari for all off-site and on-site fulfilments.
- Supervision of project’s events and developing visibility, dissemination, and promotion material, in coordination with CIHEAM Bari’s communication office.
- Make sure to fulfil the CIHEAM Bari administrative and financial rules as well as its ethical clauses.
- On behalf of CIHEAM Bari, the establishment of fruitfully relations with the local and Italian authorities on site (AICS headquarters, Embassy of Italy, local counterparts and stakeholders, Ministries).
- Participation in the six-monthly monitoring meetings that will be held at CIHEAM Bari headquarters in Italy.
Salary, allowances, and other conditions are subject to CIHEAM Bari rules and regulations; in particular, they will be set based on professional seniority, specific professional qualification and level of competence concerning the responsibilities and specific tasks the successful candidate will be required to perform.
Remuneration will be paid in Euros, including charges, social security, insurance, and any additional tax charge. Approved remuneration will not exceed similar position levels within other Intergovernmental Organisations.
University degree in Agricultural Sciences, socioeconomics, business administration, engineering or similar subjects.
Essential requirements:
Candidates will be considered eligible for selection based on the following essential requirements, to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:
• University degree in Agricultural Sciences, socioeconomics, business administration, engineering or similar subjects.
• Proven professional experience of at least 5 years working in international cooperation projects/programmes in the field of agriculture/rural development.
• Previous work experience in project management for development cooperation initiatives.
• Experience in planning and managing projects financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and/or International Organizations.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programme (Word, Excel, Power point).
Personal skills and capacities:
• Leadership skills: Ability to guide and motivate team members.
• Communication skills: Effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and donors.
• Organizational skills: Strong organizational abilities to plan and execute tasks efficiently.
• Time management: Efficiently managing project timelines and deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills: Addressing challenges and finding solutions effectively.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and able to adjust to changing project requirements or circumstances.
• Risk management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks to project success.
• Budget management: Managing project finances and resources effectively.
• Technical expertise: Understanding the project domain and relevant tools or technologies.
• Team building: Fostering a positive team environment and promoting collaboration.
Preferred requirements:
• Previous work experience as project coordinator in development cooperation initiatives in Egypt.
• In-depth knowledge of the techniques and methodologies for formulating, managing, and monitoring international cooperation projects (Project Cycle Management and Logical Framework approach; Theory of Change).
• Knowledge of international regulatory instruments on development aid, general and sectorial guidelines of Italian cooperation management mechanism of programs funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
• Scientific and technical Knowledge on field crops agricultural practices and/or seed multiplication and/or seed testing is an asset.
• Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset.
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