Bolivia Country representative and project manager

CODE 13/2012 CP BOL POSITION Country representative and project manager LOCATION Cobija (BOLIVIA) CLOSING DATE 28/02/2012 0.00.00 DURATION 12 months REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Minimum 5 years experience of work in foreign country and development projects.

Universitary studies level (environmental or management profile). Excellent abilities in dealing with donors for presentation and negotiation of project proposals. Proven experience in projects writing (from assessment to final presentation). Good knowledge in procurement procedures.

Communication skills with ability to work closely with CESVI local staff, beneficiaries and partners. Highly flexible and strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required. Adaptability for hard (Amazonia environment) living conditions Strong leadership, supervisory and people skills as well as experience with NGO procedures, approaches and operations.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting softwareFluent Spanish essential Perfect knowledge of Italian language DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES Prior experience in Bolivia desirable Knowledge of Portuguese

WORK CONTEXT Cesvi is undertaking a project for the management of natural resources in the northwest region. The approach is based upon the systemic management of geographic areas, reinforcing the understanding of and the tools for territorial analysis and encouraging dialogue among the authorities in charge of the protected areas. Beneficiaries are the local organizations of indigenous people who see a boost to their own territorial authority and the ancient inhabitants of the forests who are able to improve their socio-economic standing. In 2010 Cesvi encouraged co-ordination between local institutions and promoted the gathering of important data to draw up strategies in agreement with the beneficiaries. In the regions of Pando (Bolivia) and Madre de Dios (Peru) a new project was started to improve the territorial management of southern Amazonia and to create a participatory system of collaboration between the civil society and public institutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION The collaboration will start approximately in by March/April 2011 The main duty station will be Cobija –Bolivia and La Paz for coordination and representative duties. The person will respond to the HQs Desk Officer.

Main tasks and duties: -Be responsible of the overall projects management and implementation. -Be the legal representative in the country, complying all the tasks and the legal duties; -Supervise administration, accounting, procurement, staffing issues related to the projects; -Manage liaisons with the local Representative of the Italian Cooperation, the Italian Embassy and all concerned authorities; -Manage liaisons with the main international actors working in the area (EU, UN Agencies, local and international NGOs, private sector and civil society associations and other stakeholders), with special attention to Alliance2015 members; -He/she will produce planning documents, including related financial provisions under the supervision of the Desk Officer at Headquarters level; -He/she will ensure the elaboration of monthly internal report to be submitted to the Desk Officer on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs; -He/she will personally attend all activities related to project management, including administration, accounting, procurement (in accordance with CESVI rules and regulations), staffing and reporting; -He/she will supervise all project activities, guaranteeing a constant support to all project stakeholders; -He/she will guarantee clear documentation of all project activities, through reports and other visibility tools, as required and agreed upon with CESVI headquarters; -He/she will be involved in visibility actions taken by CESVI headquarters in order to promote in Country activities and to raise funds accordingly; -He/she will attend meetings with local representatives of the Italian Cooperation and local concerned authorities, as well as with the Italian Embassy and other project stakeholders, whenever required; -He/she will attend meetings with UN Agencies representatives, local and international NGOs officers, private sector and civil society representatives, whenever required; -He/she will be constantly involved in the development of new project proposals for private and public donors, according to CESVI Country strategy; -He/she will report to the Desk Officer at HQs level, through e-mails, other mailing, telephone calls and periodic reports, as required; -He/she will carry out briefing and de-briefing with the Desk Officer at the beginning; -He/she will attend a compulsory training at the beginning of his/her assignment at Headquarters level.

How to apply:

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