Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
As a member of the Program Implementation Team’s Office, the Project Manager will assists the Program PI and Director and other Program Implementation team members in the daily running of the office operations through executing administrative activities that help to deliver to the program goals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the program.
• Oversee implementation aspects of the Mastercard Foundation program: implement, guide, and co-supervise field activities related to the execution of the project.
• Coordinate the support to the lead team, selection and recruitment of MCF Scholars.
• Supervise all the full-time staff of the program
• Coordinate housing scheme for scholar
• Coordinate selection of scholars for leadership and career development opportunities.
• Facilitate visa application process for international students and scholar and other staff travelling abroad.
• Work with the Program Director and the Program Implementation Team to maintain communication with stakeholders and local authorities.
• Provide coordination and interface with the partners and the different community and SUVIs.
• Coordinate with foundation and partner institution in building scholar network and scholar identity.
• Coordinate, Produce activity, quarterly and annual program reports and plan.
• Verify and Coordinate timely funds requests and disbursement.
• Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Competencies, qualifications, and skills (Compulsory (C), Desirable (D), or Added
Advantage (A) in work performance and results)Candidates should possess the following qualifications and demonstrate the following Competencies, values and skills
C D A
Master’s degree in Economics; Project Management; Business Administration; or Development Studies with a minimum experience of 10 years in project management;
Solid experience in project management from delivery, monitoring and evaluation;
Experience working with international development partners such as KFW, World Bank, IMF, Mastercard Foundation, UN Agencies or related agencies, is a must.
Excellent oral and written communication in English; ability to write clear and concise reports and able to make effective presentation;
Excellent leadership and managerial skills, great teamwork, strong analytical skills, strong planning and budgeting skills, strong attention to detail and problem solving skills;
Accustomed to adapting content to different target groups and channels
Having certified professional qualifications such as PMP, PRINCEII is an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Hands on experience with project planning and management tools;
Excellent written and oral communication in English and working knowledge of other languages used in Rwanda
Positive attitude, and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and accounting packages;
High level of flexibility, adaptive capacity with innovative initiatives

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their application files to spiurecruitment@gmail.com  with a copy to mcfsp.ur@gmail.com  the subject of the application e-mail should be containing your name and the position applied for. To confirm the application, candidates should also fill the form available through this link: https://forms.gle/eL993gnMwpYbso2W7 
The application file must be a single PDF file and should contain the following items:
- Application letter Addressed to the SPIU Coordinator
- A Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of National ID or Passport
- Copies of Academic degree certificates
- Copy of any other relevant certificates acquired.
- Proof of relevant experience described in the CV.
- At least one recommendation letter from previous employment.
The deadline for submission of the application is set on 21st August 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for the written test.

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