Project Field Manager at Katie Carlson-Akuno Consulting: (Deadline 16 February 2022)

Project Field Manager at Katie Carlson-Akuno Consulting: (Deadline 16 February 2022)

Sub-contractor Recruitment Notice 

Position: Project Field Manager

Expected start date: April 1, 2022

Type of contract: Consultancy position, monthly retainer

Time commitment: Part-time role for project implementation, approx. 10-15 days per month from late April to end of October; additional time to coordinate follow up data collection in January 2023

Length of engagement: Approx. 8 months

Reports to: Project Lead

Summary of the role: The Gender Action Research (GAR) project is a collaborative partnership between Land O’Lakes Venture37 in Rwanda, Picture Impact (US-based), and Katie Carlson-Akuno consulting in Rwanda. The project is funded by USAID and takes an ‘action research’ approach, focusing on building, customizing, and implementing a Cooperative Leadership and Entrepreneurship training curriculum for rural, low literacy, agricultural female cooperative members, and testing the curriculum with both control groups as well as intervention groups from the previous Gender Action Plan implemented in the CD4 program. This project will serve to assess and compare groups to gauge impact and the value of gender transformative approaches in women’s economic empowerment programming. The project involves implementing a 6-month training curriculum with women farmers attached to 8 different agricultural cooperatives in different districts of Rwanda. The project field manager will work closely with project leads to coordinate the training schedule with cooperatives, ensure field activities are implemented on time and to a high standard of quality, liaise with and report to the project lead from Katie Carlson-Akuno consulting, and assist with managing project activities overall.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Lead on project management activities for field implementation aspects of the project (April to October, with a few additional weeks in January 2023)
• Work closely with the project lead and the team of women facilitators to ensure schedules and logistics are clear and field activities are implemented on time and in an organized manner
• Liaise directly with cooperatives in different districts to confirm schedules and ensure all logistical needs are addressed and organized for field activities
• Participate in the ‘training of trainers’ process to become familiar with the training curriculum as well as the action research elements of the project
• Work closely with the project lead within Land O’Lakes Venture37 to coordinate field transportation and other logistical needs for the team of facilitators
• Work with the team of facilitators to ensure training materials are organized and managed well before, during, and after field activities
• Ensure attendance lists and transportation reimbursement records are completed properly by facilitators and collected by the field manager for submission to project leads
• Keep detailed records of field activities and coordinate the preparation and submission of timesheets and invoices from the team of facilitators to submit to the Project Lead
• Attend group debriefing / feedback sessions with the project team, as and when needed
• Coordinate final data collection activities in January 2023 to capture additional feedback from women participants three months after the close of the curriculum
• Other project management support activities, as required.

Necessary skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in project management, coordination, and field implementation activities, particularly with a local organization working in the Rwandan context
• Experience working with agricultural cooperatives in rural areas is an advantage
• Formal training / education in the field of project management is an advantage
• The ability to be proactive, follow up promptly, and ensure consistent, smooth communication with other team members is a high priority for this role
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships with partners and local communities
• A confident self-starter who takes initiative and owns the successful outcomes of their work
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently without compromising attention to detail and professionalism
• Proven ability to work responsibly and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate professionally is mandatory

Compensation: Monthly retainer fee. Successful candidates will need to provide a recent tax clearance certificate, and/or proof of tax filing for the previous year along with a valid TIN number. Candidates who are registered for VAT are preferred.

To apply:

Please send a detailed cover letter describing your interest in the role and why you believe you are the right candidate for this opportunity, as well as an updated CV highlighting your most relevant experience based on the job requirements and the necessary skills and qualifications. Applications must include two professional references from previous similar roles. Applications should be submitted to: consulting@katie-carlson.co

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 16^th, 2022