Region : Chechnya and Ingushetia, Russian Federation
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Vacancy announcement
Location: Chechnya and Ingushetia, Russian Federation
Caritas Czech Republic
Project Manager Livelihood Support Activities/ Head of Mission
For its upcoming Livelihood Support Activities with a strong rural emphasis, Caritas Czech Republic is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Manager. The selected candidate will at the same time hold the responsibilities as Head of Mission. The project will be implemented in Chechnya; the duty station is based in Nazran, Ingushetia.
Core tasks as Project Manager Livelihood Support Activities • Responsible for the overall management of the implementation of Livelihood Support Activities in line with the project proposal, budget and within the agreed time frame • Ensure the quality and effectiveness of activities through strong monitoring • Establish an effective cooperation with and provide guidance to our local implementing partner • Analyze business plans and conduct feasibility studies for proposed micro businesses, mainly in the agricultural sector • Procure goods and services for the project in accordance with HQ and ECHO procurement rules • Manage human, logistic and financial resources of the project • Elaborate qualitative narrative reports in a timely manner and in accordance with ECHO guidelines and HQ requirements • Ensure close cooperation and quality communication with regional and local authorities
Core tasks as Head of Mission • Responsible for the overall management of the field mission Northern Caucasus, including financial, human resource and security management • Represent the organization and its interests with implementing partners and authorities and establish qualitative communication with them • Elaboration of new humanitarian and/or development projects, budgets included, in accordance with the strategy for Northern Caucasus
Required qualification and skills: • Advanced degree in Economics or Development Studies • Minimum of two years experience in Livelihood Support or Income Generation activities, preferably in difficult environments (preferably in Northern Caucasus) • Experienced in project planning, implementation and strong monitoring skills • Familiarity with ECHO procedures and requirements will be an asset • Experienced in Financial and Human resource management • Motivating and leading personality with strong emphasis on a transparent and result-oriented working style • Readiness to travel to project sites / move to Grozny, Chechnya • English – excellent reading, writing and verbal skills • Russian – working knowledge
Duration: 12 months
Closing date: 19.09.2008
Due to visa regulations, we especially welcome applications from CIS countries. Please, note that this is an unaccompanied posting. Interviews will be held in Prague, Czech Republic. Travel costs cannot be reimbursed.
Please, send your CV and cover letter including your desired salary and preferably as electronic version to Ms. Petra Binderova, petra.binderova@charita.cz
