Main tasks and responsibilities

• Supports the Head of Project in Development and Management of the project
• Carries out the project according to the rules and standards of the Donor and AVSI standards for the implementation of projects
• Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)
• Support in modifying and continuing project planning
• Establish good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country for emergency and development programs in coordination with the Country Office
• Reports to the Head of Project on the progress of the project and all risks associated with the project work
• Manages staff according to AVSI principles, and strategies
• Participate in the recruitment of new staff
• Ensures implementation of AVSI policies
• Represents AVSI in cluster meetings and relation with different stakeholders (If required)
• Public relations management in some field offices (If required)
• Accompanies visiting donors and AVSI Head Office staff journalists/or appoints adequate representation
• Facilitate information sharing on activities between different departments and other team members to ensure proper coordination and division of tasks within the team;
• Supervise the implementation of activities in the project area.
• Elaborate work plans together with the project team
• Ensure that the deliverables of the project are reported correctly • Oversee the operational planning of needs assessments, baselines, end lines and other surveys conducted by the project team
• Support Head of Project in financial project planning, budget forecasting
• Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position

Essential requirements

Education: Bachelor degree in agriculture engineering /animal production/Business management

Work:

• At least 5 years of working experience in with NGO’s
• At least 3 years of experience working in the agriculture development sector
• An experience in working /managing projects with a budget of minimum 2000 000 $ will be appreciated

Language proficient:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic, and English language

Additional requirements (optional)

-A Master’s degree will be considered an added value

-French, Italian and Kurdish languages proficiency will be considered as an asset

Required skills and experiences

• IT skills: Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Exchange). Ability to effectively use project management software and other information systems /databases.
• Good attitude and experience in working with partners and allies
• Largely independent performance of task within a given task-related scope of action & decision-making; alternative courses of action possible
• Excellent communication skills in building relationships with local contacts
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations; passion for working with others
• Good understanding of, and commitment to, gender equity

Interested candidates can send their CV