Overview

Swisscontact is the business-oriented independent foundation for international development cooperation. Represented in 36 countries with over 1400 employees, it promotes – since 1959 – economic, social and environmental development.

We are now looking for a:

Project Manager: U-Learn II

Type of employment: Fixed term

Contract duration: 2 years (May 2019 – June 2021)

Duty station: Mwanza, Tanzania

Contract: Local

Job Profile

The Project Manager gives strategic direction and oversight to the implementation of the U-Learn project in Tanzania.

The U-Learn Project is aimed at supporting the transition of young people from education to employment through a comprehensive package of interventions that increase their competitiveness in the job market and/or equip them for self-employment. The project targets 7500 young people in 14 districts (Ukerewe, Ilemela, Nyamagana, Kwimba, Magu, Sengerema, Misungwi, Geita, Musoma urban, Musoma rural, Tarime, Rorya, Bunda and Butiama) and focuses on three economic sectors – namely, agribusiness, construction, and hospitality.

The Project Manager will oversee and be accountable for the delivery of the project interventions and achievement of the project goals. He/she will contribute to the high-quality implementation and provide leadership and technical support to the project team and partners. He/she will develop and enhance relationships with partners, conduct monitoring and reporting, and ensure that project activities are appropriate, timely and of high quality.

Tasks

Implement the U-Learn II project In Tanzania efficiently and effectively
Plan, manage and implement U-Learn according to the mission, regulations, and aims of Swisscontact and approved contracts, plans and budgets
Oversee the work and develop the capacity of the project implementation team
Identify prospective implementation partners and negotiate agreements with them
Where necessary, engage and manage consultants, advisors and short-term experts to assist with aspects of implementation
Monitor project activities and measure results
Prepare high-quality narrative and financial reports as per the project plan

Requirements

Master’s degree in development studies, agriculture, economics, business administration, finance or other project-related fields
Minimum 10 years work experience in development co-operation or project management
Minimum 4 years in a managerial position (e.g. team leader, supervisor, coordinator, manager etc.)
Experience of managing successful donor-funded projects and of working in collaboration with the private sector
Experience of rural, youth employment initiatives
Competence in financial management and in working within approved budgets and plans
Good communication and report writing skills
Understanding of market-driven approaches to development

We offer a challenging and rewarding assignment with scope for personal responsibility.

How to Apply

Interested? Email an application to Tania Haidara, Swisscontact Country Director, Uganda, at tania.haidara@swisscontact.org by 10th April 2019.

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