Job Description & Requirements

The Deputy Project Manager under the authority of the Project Manager will support the implementation and management of the project, with a main focus on supporting field activities (direct management of Field Facilitators) and liaising with communities and local authorities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in implementation of a planning/review & reporting system;
• Support the application of all technical standards, guidelines and methodologies developed;
• Continuously monitor, track & report on the implementation of project activities at field level;
• Ensure the relevancy of project activities and propose any changes to the Project Manager;
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely progress reports and other project documentation;
• Manage the field staff to ensure compliance, technical quality and coherence in all project activities;
• Prepare and ensure the implementation of work plans for field facilitators;
• Provide day-to-day guidance and supervisory support to field staff (spending 70% of the time in the field);
• Contribute to systematic capacity development of the field staff and national partner NGO;
• Coordinate and support data collection in the field;
• Establish and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders (community, community leaders, local partners, local authorities) and ensure their participation and involvement in project implementation;
• Establish responsible partnerships and negotiate effective solutions, partnerships, agreements;
• Facilitate links between relevant government, community groups, farmer groups, lead farmers, private sector, to ensure a coordinated approach to project implementation;
• ensure representation of PIN and the project regarding the implementation of the project strategy and approach at donors’ meetings, coordination meetings;
• participate in the implementation of the project’s communication and visibility plan;
• support information, best practices and lessons learned being properly documented, stored and promoted.

Qualifications Required

• A graduate degree in Rural Development, Agriculture, Economics, Social Sciences or any related field;
• Previous work experience with NGOs and managing teams in a rural context;
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in emergency or development projects, incl. working with private sector;
• Demonstrated experience managing team in rural context, capacity development and liaising with communities and local authorities;
• Experience with market assessments/value chain development/agro-business/market systems is advantage;
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to adapt within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment;
• Proficiency in English and computer literacy;
• Knowledge of the geographical area and local language is an advantage;
• Must be able to start work immediately.

What we offer:

• Contract period: February 2015 – January 2017, renewable based on funding and performance
• Salary/benefits: According to PIN’s salary grid and HR Policy
• Responsible and independent working position
• Background of a well-established organization.