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Project Manager Role at AVSI Foundation

The AVSI Foundation is seeking a Project Manager for the 'Action in response to the emergency in Goma' project, with a closing date for applications on September 7, 2025. The role involves overseeing project implementation, ensuring compliance with procedures, and fostering relationships with stakeholders while requiring a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in multiple languages and strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this position.

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Project Manager Role at AVSI Foundation

The AVSI Foundation is seeking a Project Manager for the 'Action in response to the emergency in Goma' project, with a closing date for applications on September 7, 2025. The role involves overseeing project implementation, ensuring compliance with procedures, and fostering relationships with stakeholders while requiring a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in multiple languages and strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this position.

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AVSI Foundation -ETS

Project Manager

Closing date 7 Sep 2025

Aim of the position

The main role of the Project Manager is to provide overall project management with technical
expertise to all activities relating to the implementation of the project ”Action in response to
the emergency in Goma”, financed by AICS.

Reporting to

1. Directly report to the Country Representative (1st Supervisor) and to the Regional
Manager (2nd Supervisor).
2. Functionally report to donor/thematic focal point/s for each specific sector and donor.

Main Tasks and responsibility

 Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project
activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial
planning and time schedule;
 Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance
indicators;
 Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the project staff;
 Coordinate project staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of
responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development;
 Be responsible for the compliance with all AVSI and donor procedures (especially
concerning procurement, logistics, safety and administration of the project) in concert
with Operations Manager and Country Representative;
 Ensure quality and sustainability of project results through strategic and operational
planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement);
 Promote nexus and synergy with other national and international projects, programs,
interventions;
 Elaborate narrative reports and proactively support the preparation of financial reports
including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation;
 Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and the donor;
 Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with
all stakeholders involved;
 Periodically interact with HQ focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies,
innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc, including regarding
donor and partner relations;
 Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons
learnt together with the thematic focal point;
 Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial coordination structures (i.e. Clusters) and other
meetings at provincial/national level;
 Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program;
 Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements

 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship,


Development Studies or other related fields of study from a recognized university.
 Work experience: at least 2 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context.

Required skills and experiences

 Master’s degree in relevant field would be an added advantage;


 Knowledge/expertise in humanitarian interventions;
 Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software;
 Experience in community-based approaches in project implementation;
 Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of
activities and stakeholders;
 Excellent communication skills. Fluent in Italian, French and English (both oral and
written);
 Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently;
 Report writing and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point
presentation and Internet;
 Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable;
 Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the time.

How to apply

Please go on our website [Link] and apply

Common questions

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The Project Manager contributes to the professional development of project staff by coordinating them, strengthening their capacity, autonomy, and sense of responsibility, and contributing to their further professional development .

Strong negotiation and mediation skills are crucial for a Project Manager to work independently, manage diverse stakeholders, and ensure project objectives are met efficiently .

The Project Manager ensures quality and sustainability of project results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (continuous improvement).

A Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in conducting surveys, managing data, and statistics are considered beneficial but not essential for the role .

The Project Manager is responsible for elaborating narrative reports, supporting financial report preparation including documentation verification, and preparing additional reports as required by AVSI, local authorities, and donors .

The Project Manager must maintain and develop relationships with partners, local authorities, and stakeholders, facilitate coordination with HQ for sharing strategies and lessons learnt, and represent AVSI in sector coordination meetings at provincial and national levels .

A Project Manager can foster synergy with other projects by promoting nexus and synergy through coordinated activities, securing partnerships, and integrating efforts with other national and international programs and interventions .

Essential skills and experiences include a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience in development/humanitarian contexts, knowledge in humanitarian interventions, proficiency in standard IT software, and excellent communication skills in Italian, French, and English .

The Project Manager is responsible for compliance with all AVSI and donor procedures, especially concerning procurement, logistics, safety, and administration, in cooperation with the Operations Manager and Country Representative .

The Project Manager periodically interacts with HQ focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, and trainings, which are then integrated into future project strategies and innovations .

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