N. 1 International Project Manager in Moldova

Skills

Essential requirements

Candidates will be considered eligible for selection based on the following essential requirements, to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:

• University degree in Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary, Economics, or similar subjects (or other university degree, if accompanied by at least 10 years of experience in international cooperation projects/programmes in the field of agriculture/rural development).

• Proven professional experience of at least 10 years in international cooperation projects/programmes, in developing countries, in the field of agriculture/rural development, of which at least 3 in initiatives funded by MAECI/AICS.

• Proven professional experience of at least 5 years’ experience in project management for development cooperation initiatives, in developing Countries.

• Previous experience in agro-food processing initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of the techniques and methodologies for formulating, managing, and monitoring international cooperation projects (Project Cycle Management and Logical Framework approach; Theory of Change; RBM).

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.) and demonstrated experience in management of data. 

Personal skills and capacities

• Leadership skills: ability to guide and motivate team members.

• Communication skills: effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and donors.

• Organizational skills: strong organizational abilities to plan and execute tasks efficiently;

• Time management: efficiently managing project timelines and deadlines;

• Problem-solving skills: addressing challenges and finding solutions effectively;

• Adaptability: being flexible and able to adjust to changing project requirements or circumstances;

• Risk management: identifying and mitigating potential risks to project success;

• Budget management: managing project finances and resources effectively;

• Technical expertise: understanding the project domain and relevant tools or technologies;

• Team building: fostering a positive team environment and promoting collaboration.

Preferred requirements

• Knowledge of the context of Eastern Europe Countries;

• Previous working experience in Balkans and Eastern Europe Countries, particularly in the agricultural sectors, is strongly preferred;

• Previous experience as project manager in development initiatives, implemented by CIHEAM Bari, in developing Countries, is strongly preferred;

• Knowledge of international regulatory instruments for development aid, general and sectoral guidelines of Italian cooperation management mechanism for programmes funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation;

• Previous experience in proposals and reports writing in the development sector;

• Italian nationality.