PROJECT MANAGER

EMRC is an International Organisation established in 1992 and headquartered in Brussels composed of a network of entrepreneurs, financiers, consultants and officials from around the globe. A member organisation, EMRC supports Africa’s private sector and promotes North-South economic and trade relations. Our main activities are the organisation of business events in Europe and Africa, leading economic field visits worldwide, running tailor-made capacity development programs, following up on projects and publishing the Dialogues Magazine. EMRC is currently looking for a Project Manager to cover a maternity leave of 9 months, starting September 2013.

Reporting to: EMRC Managing Director
Tasks and responsibilities:

•  Develop EMRC Agribusiness Forum program
•  Mobilize potential speakers and sponsors from around the world
•  Centralise sales to delegates and sponsors
•  Manage/ coordinate the teams and activities before, during and after the forum (the sales, communication & media, logistics)
•  Direct sales of the forum in several countries (to sponsors and delegates)
•  Actively follow up on projects initiated in Africa (business plans, investment projects)
•  Manage the team during the forum (the regular EMRC team and external consultants)

The following skills are required:

•  Perfect English and French (Portuguese, Spanish or/and German are an asset)
•  An MBA or equivalent and at least 3 years experience in managing or coordinating projects
•  A minimum of 2 years in managing a multi task and multi cultural team
•  Good knowledge of the European and international donor community
•  Good understanding of the developing world, especially Africa
•  Strong oral communication skills and creative drafting abilities
•  A high degree of computer proficiency
•  Knowledge of the agro-industry sector in Africa – a strong asset

The ideal candidate should:

•  Be a real team player
•  Have strong negotiation, communication and networking skills
•  Be open minded, enthusiastic and a natural communicator
•  Have an entrepreneurial spirit, work independently, sometimes under tight deadlines, within a small multi-national team
•  Look to grow and develop professionally
•  Be available to travel to Africa and elsewhere
•  Wish to contribute to the economic development of Africa and its private sector

Please send an application letter, CV and Photo to EMRC HR Manager under Ref. “Project Manager” to:jobs@emrc.be
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – 5 AUGUST 2013
EMRC, 287 Av. Louise, (b. 12), 1050 Brussels
Tel.: +32.2626.1515
www.emrc.be