• Job Description

  Req#: 53800

  The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) seeks to hire a Project Manager with key responsibilities of project panning and management, financial management, stakeholder engagement, risk management and communication and reporting of project progresses.

  The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org .

  Main Responsibilities:

  The key responsibilities include project planning and management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, financial management, risk management, and communication and reporting. The detailed responsibilities are as follows:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, and budget;
  • Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion;
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives;
  • Lead and manage project teams, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration;
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including farmers, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners;
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to gather input and feedback;
  • Represent the project in public forums and present project updates and outcomes;
  • Oversee project budgets, ensure financial resources are used efficiently, prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements;
  • Conduct regular field visits to assess progress and address challenges;
  • Identify potential risks to project success and develop mitigation strategies;
  • Monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle and take proactive measures to address them;
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements;
  • Prepare and submit regular progress reports and updates;
  • Performs any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or specialized training in Project Management
  • Proven experience in managing agricultural projects, particularly in horticultural crops or vegetable production.
  • Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or sustainable agriculture practices can be beneficial.

  Experience:

  • Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience, preferably with an international non-governmental and humanitarian organization.

  Skills:

  The project manager should have the following necessary skills and attributes to successfully manage the planned project:

  • Proficiency in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Strong budgeting and financial management skills to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration.
  • Capability to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to develop long-term strategies to achieve project goals and ensure sustainability.
  • Ability to negotiate with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners.

  Duty Station: Addis Ababa with a regular travel to regional states in Ethiopia.

  Position level: HG 15

  Minimum Base salary:

  • Birr 71,122 per month (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)

  Terms of appointment: This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funds. WorldVeg offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its National Staff. WorldVeg is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

  Applications : Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point-by-point response to job requirements. The position and reference number: PM/WV/25/24 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 5 September 2024.

  WorldVeg/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).

  To find more about WorldVeg, visit our website at worldveg.org

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• About the company

  The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works with partners to reduce poverty, hunger, disease and environmental degradation through innovations in animal agriculture.

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