Project Manager -Cash & Food Assistance-South
Manage Cash and Food Programs to support vulnerable children.
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Overview
Manage Cash and Food Programs to support vulnerable children.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Social Sciences or any other related field.
- At least five years of experience in project management and managing of sub-awards to sub-recipients.
- Proven ability to manage partnership relationships including effective coordination with donors and host country government.
- Must be able to build collaborative relationships, network and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to facilitate and negotiate mutually satisfactory outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills and high-level technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in managing Food for Peace and World Food Program Projects.
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Project Manager: Cash & Food Assistance
The Role:
The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of the Cash and Food Programs in South West, Jubaland and Hirshabeele states working under the leadership of the Area Manager and guidance of the Technical Specialist-Cash & Food Assistance. The Project Manager will provide supervision to key staff responsible for implementing the various components of these projects and work closely with other Technical Specialists responsible for resilience and Livelihood.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grant/Project Management
- Staff Supervision and Management
- Budget Management
- Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Donor Relations and Engagements
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Social Sciences or any other related field.
- At least five years of experience in project management and managing of sub-awards to sub-recipients.
- Proven ability to manage partnership relationships including effective coordination with donors and host country government.
- Must be able to build collaborative relationships, network and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to facilitate and negotiate mutually satisfactory outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills and high-level technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in managing Food for Peace and World Food Program Projects
Working Environment:
The position is office-based in Baidoa, South West with regular travel to other field locations for donor and stakeholders’ consultations.
World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Academic certificates will be verified with the issuing institution. NB: When applying only attach your Application Letter and CV(merged).
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a complex project you managed and the outcome? | This question assesses your project management skills and effectiveness in achieving results. | Provide a succinct overview of the project, your role, and the successful outcomes. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with diverse stakeholders? | Interviewers want to know how you navigate communication challenges and build relationships. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to manage a conflict within your team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to track project progress and budget management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you developed partnerships in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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