Pro-Poor Basket fund Project Manager at local administrative entities development agency (LODA): (Deadline 28 August 2024)

(a) General coordination of Basket Funding for Pro-Poor Development (PPD-Basket Fund) Project Staff under LODA’s SPIU, (b) General management of the PPD-Basket Fund in all its aspects including but not limited to projects’ planning, procurement, execution, quality assurance, financial management, environmental and social safeguards, and M&E activities. (c) Working closely with Development partners (DPs) and districts for meeting all the PPD-Basket Fund requirements and successful implementation of the Basket. (d) Coordinates the preparation of all documents to be approved by the PTC and SC (e) Be a focal person for mid-terms reviews and external audits for the pro-poor basket. (f) Work with LODA ESMF staff and ensure the compliance to ESMF standards (g) Ensure that all beneficiary districts concerned staff are aware of their role and responsibility in the implementation of the ESMF. (h) Work with LODA staff in charge ESMF to ensure health and safety mitigation measures are being fully adhered to during the implementation of pro-poor basket projects. (i) Performing all other duties related to project implementation. (j) Follow and report on the implementation of the SC recommendations. (k) Report to SPIU Coordinator and work under her/his coordination. (l) Working closely with Implementation Consultancy to ensure the performance of the pro-poor project. (m) Ensure that all Progress and Audit Reports are provided to the contributing DPs, PTC and SC within pre-established deadlines. (n) Plan and facilitate the field visits of pro-poor basket members and stakeholders Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in economics, Development studies, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, Planning, rural development, Agriculture economics, community development, civil engineering, Water and environmental engineering, planning with 7 years’ experience in related field with at least 4 years at managerial position. Or Master’s degree in the same fields with 5 years’ experience in related field with at least 4 years at managerial position. Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required: – Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Decentralisation system. – Knowledge of results-based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools. – Strong coordination skills to support with management of a complex project with many stakeholders. – Advanced knowledge of ICT (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Database) – Knowledge of drafting Action Plans and Operational Plans. – Knowledge to conduct policy and analysis and draft proposals. – Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts, systems and tools. – Computer Skills. – Communication Skills. – Analytical & Complex Problem-Solving Skills. – Time management Skills. – Team working Skills. – Fluent in Kinyarwanda English and French – Experience with providing capacity building. – Experience with project management;