CARE is seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) for the World Bank Climate Smart Initiative(WBCSI) to provide overall leadership and direction of the WBCSI per WB contract agreement. The incumbent leads and manages the program through a combination of technical assistance, local capacity building, and climate smart interventions both through project partners and with government. This includes personnel and financial management, administrative oversight, program quality assurance, management of the consortium and management of sub-agreements with consortium partners. The PM also ensures close coordination and collaborative relations with WB and other stakeholders involved in PSNP & HABP, Food Security Coordination Bureau, state-based micro-finance institutions, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and other donors implementing related programs. The position is required to provide the vision and strategic leadership necessary to provide effective oversight and management of the overall program.
Responsibilities
- Staff supervision and talent management
- WB CSI program strategic, operational and management oversight and leadership
- Sub-grant management
- Networking, learning and representation
- Oversee program monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Program budget and financial management
Required
- Master’s degree in appropriate technical field (e.g., agriculture or rural development, MBA, etc.) or BA plus extensive and pertinent professional experience
- At least fifteen (15 years of overseas experience of which 4 must have been in senior management position
- Demonstrated project management experience with projects of similar size and complexity
- Rural development, food security programming and/or natural resources management
- Effective management of WB reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management procedures
- Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines under pressure
- Demonstrated skills in leadership; ability to inspire and empower others
- Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels
- Firm belief in and proven skills in effective team management and leadership
- Solid experience in staff supervision and development
- Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proficiency in standard office software packages
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Firm belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory management
Desired
- Previous World Bank experience
- Five (5) years in agriculture and livelihoods development
- Fluency in local language
- Conflict management
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.
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