French Speaking Project Manager - Natural Resources and Good

French Speaking Project Manager - Natural Resources and Good Governance

Ref: OD0205

Location: London

Our client, an international company is seeking to recruit a French Speaking Project Manager for their office based in London

Job Role

Duties and Responsibilities include:

In collaboration with colleagues in the WAP, devise and implement a comprehensive strategy on good governance focusing on natural resources and adaptation to climate change, this includes:
Taking the international debate on natural resources beyond revenue management and environmental damage
Considering how natural resources exploitation mitigate and trigger conflict
Considering the gender aspects of these issues
Work closely with programme teams on conceptualising and developing this sector
Produce comprehensive reports with strategic /policy recommendations on good governance and natural resources management
Support and participate in the development of projects related to good governance, natural resources and adaptation to climate change
Write funding proposals and secure funding
Manage and supervise the implementation of projects on good governance and natural resources
Play a hands-on role in project implementation, including but not limited to research, advocacy, the organisation and facilitation of meetings, and accompanying the work of partners
Document and publish findings as reports, journal articles and via other relevant media
Develop job descriptions and play a leading role in the recruitment of staff
Manage staff members and consultants
Motivate team members in the execution of their responsibilities, including by ensuring the development of staff capacity, and team building
Manage and monitor budgets
Adhere to and fulfill internal and external financial reporting requirements
Contribute and participate in the development of WAP strategy
Contribute to the wider development as an organisation, through engagement in policy development, management training, staff development etc.
Represent the company at key events when necessary

This position requires extensive travel.

The Candidate

Fluency in English and French is a must
Post-graduate degree in one of the following fields: conflict analysis and resolution; peace building; good governance; political science; development studies or equivalent experience
Significant experience in peace building or related activities, and in the field in Africa
Knowledge/ experience of working on good governance and natural resource issues in Africa
Experience of managing people and working in teams
Experience in managing funding relations and developing funding proposals
Experience of participatory project planning, writing project proposals and implementation
Experience of working in successful collaboration between northern and African NGOs
An ability to analyse context and develop strategy
Proven project management, and budgetary control ability
An understanding of how gender contributes to good/bad governance and conflict
Advanced research experience and writing skills
High level communication skills, including:
Facilitating groups
Rhetorical (verbal presentation and discussion) skills
Ability to use computers (word processing, spreadsheet, email and the internet)
Personal diplomacy skills
Ability to work under pressure, with strict deadlines, and to prioritise clearly
Ability to work in teams (both person-to-person and long-distance) and in a multicultural environment
Ability to work independently with no more than reasonable guidance
A self-starter
Readiness to travel (including to conflict environments) for up to 5 out of any 12 months

Additional Info

Salary: 38,543 per annum

Benefits:
Pension
25 working days per year plus English statutory holidays.
Sports Club membership

To apply for this role please email your CV to [Email hidden], or call: 0845 226 4748 for more information

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