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Rwanda Country Manager

Company
CCA-ACC
Brief Description

RWANDA COUNTRY MANAGER 

 

The Canadian Cooperative Association (www.coopscanada.coop) is seeking applicants for a Country Manager to implement a food security project in Rwanda. 

 

Responsibilities include: 

 

Project implementation 

Coordinating donor report development 

Monitoring and reporting on the project’s in-country financial management 

Preparing for, monitoring, and managing project risks 

Delivering relevant agriculture and food security technical assistance 

Managing relationships with donors, partners, other NGOs, and other stakeholders, in the field 

Managing and evaluating technical assistance volunteers and consultants, while they are in the field 

Supervising local staff and managing the field office 

 

Qualifications include: 

 

Demonstrated experience working in international agriculture and food security 

Fully bilingual in French and English 

Demonstrated competence in international development, project management, financial reporting and control 

Proven effectiveness in managing relationships in cross-cultural and complex environments 

Ability to work independently and in teams 

Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to co-operative forms of enterprise 

Demonstrated good judgment 

University degree in a relevant field, plus 5-7 years experience in implementing and managing development projects 

Previous experience in Africa is an asset 

 

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience. 

 

Term: 1 year, with possibility of extension 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The position is located in Kigali, Rwanda, with some regional travel anticipated. 

 

TO APPLY: 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to apply@coopscanada.coop by April 6, 2012. Please note that donor funding for this position has not yet been secured.