Project Manager, Pakistan - Social Development Group

We currently are seeking a seasoned Project Managerwith 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. 

Selection Criteria:

Education:

• Master's degree from a recognized educational institution, or a Bachelor's Degree with exceptional experience. 

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 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);
• Technical expertise in a sector relating to social development (an asset); and
• Experience working in Pakistan (an asset).

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent writingskills (reports, workplans, proposals);
• Strong financial management skills
• Strong managerial and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; and
• English is essential.  

Interested candidates should submit a CV to slowell@cowater.com with the subject line "Project Manager - Pakistan" by Friday, November 1, 2013. We thank all thse who apply, only those shortlisted will be contacted.