Project Director - Social Development Group
Cowater International Inc. is a Canadian private-sector international development and management consulting firm, based in Ottawa, with experience managing and implementing projects in more than 60 countries worldwide. We currently are seeking a seasoned Project Director with varied social sector experience for a full-time position based in Ottawa.
Duties include:
- Managing and directing new or existing international development projects. This includes: supervising and coordinating inputs and efforts from field and HQ team members; performing quality control on all deliverables; "hands-on" rigorous management of budgets, contracts and schedules; and maintaining clear communication lines between HQ, the field and clients.
- Marketing and business development to win new development and management consulting contracts;
- Providing expert technical input to projects;
- Assisting the VP in corporate management and business planning; and
- Overseas travel required.
Requirements:
Education:
- Master's degree from a recognized educational institution, or a Bachelor's Degree with exceptional experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years of experience with progressively more responsibility in project management and direction, administration and financial management in a team environment;
- Proven project management experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader on relevant consulting assignments;
- Overseas experience working in developing or transitional countries;
- Preference will be given to individuals with experience managing large, long-term projects involving multi-million dollar budgets;
- Experience with AusAID and/or CIDA reporting requirements (an asset);Gender equality technical expertise (an asset); and
- Technical expertise in a sector relating to social development (an asset).
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent writing skills (reports, workplans, proposals);
- Strong financial management skillsStrong managerial and organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills; and
- English is essential. Other languages (ie. French, Spanish, bahasa Indonesia) would be an asset.
Interested candidates should submit a CV to slowell@cowater.com with the subject line "Project Director- SDG" by Friday, October 18, 2013.
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