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Temporary Project Manager

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Temporary Project Manager                                                                              
(Candidates must be available immediately or on short notice)
The Common Fund for Commodities is an intergovernmental financial institution based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, providing assistance for commodity development through an ongoing portfolio of a broad range of projects following a multi-country approach. Activities focus on increasing efficiency of commodity production, processing, manufacturing, and trade. General information on the work/projects of the Common Fund can be found on the website www.common-fund.org.
The Fund urgently requires an experienced commodity project/portfolio manager.  The assignment will be on a short term contract basis for a period provisionally not exceeding six months. The Temporary Project Manager position is based in our Amsterdam Office.
Selection Criteria:
  • Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) with specialization in economics, management, agriculture or related field.
  • Sound experience (at least five years) in the field of project management and administration.
  • Relevant field experience related to development of projects in Africa and/or Latin America.
  • Ability to quickly absorb new responsibilities and flexibility in assuming new assignments as required.
  • Sound capability for the assessment of project technical and financial reporting (at managerial level).
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Strong team player with excellent client service orientation and openness to feedback and new ideas.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.
  • Willingness to travel if and as required.
The remuneration for the position is around net € 3,500 per month (tax free) depending on qualifications.
The closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2013 (or earlier if an applicant with a suitable profile can be contracted before that).  Applications, including curriculum vitae, should be sent in English to managing.director@common-fund.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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