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Project Manager / Social Business Specialist

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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Master’s degree in Economics, Political Sciences or related fields
Proven experience in management of development projects with a specific focus on private sector development and market access (minimum 3 years)
Experience in project identification and in drafting proposals
Good leadership, management, teamwork & interpersonal skills
Good communication skills with strong focus in donors’ relations
Fluency in English and Italian (written and spoken)
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES Previous experience in Central Asia, or experience in developing/transition countries (minimum 5 years)
Experience in financial, HR and administrative management
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and keep the project’s files and documents
Creativity and capacity to think out of the box
Knowledge of Russian will be considered a plus.
WORK CONTEXT Cesvi has been present in Tajikistan since 2001 when it started working mainly on water and environmental hygiene issues. After 5 years of post-emergency activities, Cesvi has started to move through development actions in order to ensure long-term sustainability for rural populations. Currently Cesvi has a main office in Dushanbe and is implementing several projects in the country. The 3 main sectors are: (1) environmental protection and NRM management (including WASH) (2) rural development (agriculture, value chains, access to markets) (3) support to business development (handicraft, fair trade).
Cesvi has been selected as partner by GIZ for the implementation of a component of its Private Sector Development Program. In this framework Cesvi will be responsible to support a public charity institution (PCI) active in the gems & jewellery sector in the Pamir Region. The overall goal of this program, promoted by German and British governments, is to increase economic growth in rural areas in an inclusive manner. The expected results of Cesvi component are: (1) The PCI is able to develop and produce a jewellery collection according to international quality standards and design (2) The jewellery collection developed and produced by the PCI is successfully marketed in the Fair-Trade shops in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (3) The jewellery collection developed and produced by the PCI is successfully marketed in Tajikistan. In order to achieve the above-mentioned results Cesvi will collaborate with its international partners and consultants (Fair-trade importers, designers), already involved in previous projects.
JOB DESCRIPTION The collaboration will start in April 2012. The main duty station will be Dushanbe, with frequent missions to Khorog (where the partner’s main office and productive structure is located). Please note that short missions to Afghanistan, for project identification and stakeholders relations, could be requested.
The PM/Specialist will be responsible for: (1) detailed planning and direct coordination of all project activities, with the support of the local coordinator and staff (2) supervision and consolidation (fund-raising, project identification, coordination with stakeholders) of the business development sector.
S/he will check and make sure the projects’ activities fulfil the scheduled objectives, especially: a) coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the activities b) ensuring that such activities meet with the Country regulations and the donor’s guidelines c) ensuring that the Organization’s procedures and regulations are accomplished (Security Manual, Overseas Offices Administration Manual, Logistics Manual, Visibility and Communication Manual).
S/he will be in charge of supervising the administrative aspects of the project (accounting, budgeting, procurement, financial reporting) with the support of the Country Administrative Office
S/he will analyse the actual projects and strategies of other stakeholders (NGOs and international organizations) regarding the same sector/geographical area, and draft periodic reports
S/he will collaborate, within the established deadlines, to the draft of the related project reports (activities planning, work progress and final reports) as requested by the donor and the Headquarters
S/he will recognize and report any necessary variation, extension or revision of the original project
S/he will identify and present new project proposals, guaranteeing missions to carry out feasibility surveys in the country or region, in accordance with the HQ and the CR.
S/he will be responsible of all the documents of the project
S/he will keep an efficient organization of the office and the staff
The PM/Social Business Specialist reports directly to the Area Manager (HQ) and works in close coordination and collaboration with the Country Representative, the Country Administrator and the other CESVI expatriates present in the Country.
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