Project Director/Directeur de projet - Proposal

• Champion the strategic design of the project and oversee all program implementation
• Provide technical, programmatic, and operational oversight and leadership to include, but not be limited to:
  • Executing the project as outlined in contract, using sound management techniques
  • Tracking and reporting on project activities/progress according to the work plan
  • Reporting project progress to URC HQ and the client, as outlined in the terms of the award; and ensuring the completion, accuracy, and timeliness of programmatic (technical) reports
  • Maintaining an accurate record of project related expenses and working with contracts and finance teams to ensure accuracy in reporting
  • Complying with all applicable funder rules, regulations, and/or terms and conditions of the award
  • Managing staff, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants, as applicable
  • Overseeing data collection, quality control, and analysis
• Ensure documentation and appropriate dissemination of project activities and successes
• Maintain oversight and responsibility for project budget, ensuring compliance and value for money
• Serve as the projects primary advocate, representing the effort to the client, URC-HQ, and to external audiences as appropriate

• An advanced degree preferably in international development, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field.
• At least ten years of work experience relevant to the contract subject matter working with local partners of a similar scope and scale to this activity.
• Previous experience managing diverse teams and interacting with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donors and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials.
• Previous experience managing international development projects, preferably USAID-funded, of similar scope and complexity for at least 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged environments, and field experience working with humanitarian response and public health programming is highly desirable
• Experience working with local partners, particularly in areas related to supply chain management and logistics coordination, financial management and audits, business development, and transition/ sustainability.
• Experience with PMI programming and policies preferred.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, team management skills, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated the ability to build and maintain strong teams and relationships with host-country counterparts, stakeholders and other donors.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills in French with native level fluency strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in Africa, and the DRC or other fragile or conflict-affected countries is preferred.

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