JOB AT Bridge To Prosperity : Rwanda Industry Program Manager : ( Deadline : 10 May 2019 )
Location: Rwanda
Deadline to Apply: May 10, 2019
Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) is an international non-governmental organization that specializes in the design and construction of pedestrian footbridges. We are on the hunt for a responsible Program Manager to run our industry operations in Rwanda.
The Rwanda Industry Program Manager will lead a team of engineers and coordinators that specialize in hosting volunteer groups on our bridge projects. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Industry Program in Rwanda including reporting, accounting, staff management, team and donor trips, strategic planning, technical oversight and training.
Responsibilities
Hosting and Fulfilment
Serve as main point of contact for Industry teams in country
Coordinate, schedule, and host Industry prep calls
Oversee the preparation for the Industry Team including but not limited to coordinating accommodation, meals, vehicle hire, tool inventories and site preparation
Meet teams upon arrival in country and accompany them to site, returning mid-week at times and often for inaugurations
Work with scaling team to coordinate bridge inaugurations with the Industry team and the local government
Coordinate donor and foundations trips with B2P headquarters staff
Accompany donors throughout their visits to Rwanda when appropriate, including but not limited to bridge site visits and tourist activities
Management
Foster an open and enthusiastic work environment with team members, promoting strong team spirit to enable staff to be successful in the field
Manage industry program staff
Coordinate build schedule with Scaling Program Director. Work with scaling to update/change build locations and schedules if need arrives during the build season. Maintain and develop relations with collaborating corporate teams
Fulfill financial and inventory reporting requirements
Assure compliance with local and international regulations
Coordinate media updates for social media campaigns and other PR documents
Provide project management oversight for local construction managers and engineers
Drive the Rwanda Industry Program’s strategic plan
Technical
Lead a team of engineers that are responsible for overseeing bridge construction while industry teams are on site
Maintain in depth understanding of the Bridge Builder Manual
Update Rwanda construction and safety documents to match existing construction techniques and safety policy
Review construction and safety plans submitted by industry teams
Respond to technical questions submitted by Industry teams when appropriate
Review change order proposals
Qualifications
-Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in engineering design, construction management and/or program management, strong preference for international experience
-Strong project management skills and experience
-Tangible experience implementing rural infrastructure projects
-Technical competency in design concepts and understanding construction plans
-Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial and communication skills
-Clear, concise and efficient communication within team and excellent interpersonal skills
-Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to external partners
-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
-Passion for B2P’s mission
-Language requirements: English required
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