Project Manager - GIRL Rwanda Project

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction

• CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International aims to be a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.

• Join Our Team as a Project Manager for a 5-Year Project Empowering Marginalized Girls' Education!

• Are you passionate about driving change and ensuring educational opportunities for marginalized girls? Here's a unique chance to lead a groundbreaking initiative. We're looking for an exceptional Project Manager to oversee a transformative 5-year project aimed at enabling marginalized girls to return to school, thrive, and learn.

• As the Project Manager, you will serve as the key player, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, leading the development, and managing an Innovation Fund dedicated to interventions supporting out-of-school girls.

Key Responsibilities:

• As the Project Manager, you will play a central role in the GIRL Rwanda project, overseeing the creation, management, reporting, and closeout of the innovation fund aimed at empowering out-of-school girls. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will lead in the creation and oversight of an innovation fund tailored for local organizations, specifically targeting out-of-school girls. This pivotal role involves fostering a dynamic cross-sectoral approach, empowering innovative programming, and providing crucial technical support to ensure these initiatives drive meaningful impact and transformative change in girls' education;

• You will partner closely with the Program Quality and Learning (PQL) department to orchestrate impactful learning strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within our projects. Your role will involve refining project outcomes, facilitating strategic enhancements, and providing essential support to scale up grantee projects, ensuring our initiatives evolve and create lasting positive change;

• You will liaise with project consortium members, leadership, local organizations and various CO teams within CARE to synchronize plans with our overarching strategy. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring seamless alignment with the Country Office strategy while meeting the stringent requirements set forth by our donors;

• Oversee CARE's resources : you will lead the implementation of robust accountability strategies that align seamlessly with established policies and guidelines.

Position requirements

• 6-10 years in project management role in the development sector;

• Experience in related Education and innovation fund management essential;

• Demonstrated experience working as part of a consortium and in integrated teams;

• Experience managing commercial contracts, or complex project grants funded through foundations and/or institutional donors;

• Experience in managing a multi-million-dollar budget; demonstrated skills in risk management and ensuring value for money:

• Managing a complex budget

• Effective follow-up on internal and external audit recommendations

• Ensuring donor compliance and reporting

• Strong human resource management skills including capacity building, coaching and conflict management; ability to provide feedback and motivate/lead a diverse team to achieve results.

• Experience building capacity and working collaboratively with local implementing partners;

• Demonstrated ability in managing different types of partnerships, including grantees and fund managers.

• Demonstrated proposal writing and report writing skills.

• Join us in creating pathways to education and empowerment! We offer a competitive salary, an extremely supportive work environment, and the chance to be part of a team committed to breaking barriers and fostering inclusivity.

• If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to reshaping the future for marginalized girls, we invite you to apply! Share your resume and a compelling cover letter detailing your relevant experience and vision for empowering marginalized girls through this project.

• Be part of a movement that empowers girls through education and unlocks their potential. Your leadership can pave the way for a more equitable and empowered generation. Apply now and make a lasting difference!

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: