Project Manager (Energy sector)

Starting Date: 11/05/2025

Period: 12 months

Language: French

Reporting to:

• Directly report to the Program director or Country Representative (1st Supervisor) and to the Country Representative or Regional Manager (2nd Supervisor)
• Functionally report to donor/thematic focal point/s for each specific sector (e.g. Clean cooking) and donor (EnDev), i.e. for this project, to EnDev Programme Coordinator
• Annual goals setting and performance appraisal will be managed by 1st supervisor with the contribution of the relevant AVSI Focal Point (i.e. EnDev Programme Coordinator).

Aim of the position:

The Project Manager has the key responsibility of coordinating and ensuring the successful implementation and targets’ achievements of the current EnDev/GIZ/RVO project in the energy sector in East DRC and of other future projects in the same sector. The projects main activities concern the following:

1. The promotion of a safe, sustainable and sustained clean cooking access and use by vulnerable households in DRC through a marked based approach, i.e. by strengthening the value chain (primarily producers and distributors) of improved cook stoves and other clean cooking solution (e.g. e-cooking), activating their demand and promoting cooking behavioural change by families
2. The promotion of the Productive use of energy (PUE) among local MSMEs.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule in concert with EnDev Programme Coordinator
• Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
• Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the projects’ staff
• Coordinate projects staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
• Be responsible for the application of AVSI logistic and administrative procedures for the assigned projects portfolio in concert with Operations Manager, Country Representative and, for any specific donor’s requirements, with EnDev Programme Coordinator
• Promote nexuses and synergies with other national and international projects, programs, interventions
• Monitor, evaluate, systematize and report the progress of the projects’ achievements
• Collect and verify the project documentation necessary for the presentation of reports to the donor; elaborate narrative reports as per donor procedures; and proactively support the preparation of financial reports
• Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and/or donor
• Maintain and develop proactive relationships with donors, partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved
• Periodically interact with HQs focal points and EnDev Programme Coordinator for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops, etc. concerning the sector/theme and the EnDev programme worldwide
• Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt in concert with EnDev Programme Coordinator and the relevant thematic focal point/s
• Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial (energy) coordination structures (i.e. Clusters and Working groups) and other meetings at provincial/national level
• Contribute to the donor’s programming process and proposal (coordinated by EnDev Programme Coordinator) for contracting purpose and identify new funding opportunities also with other donors and programmes in concert with Country Program Director, CR and relevant Focal point/s
• Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environment and/or Energy sector studies, Rural Development, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies or other related fields of study from a recognized university
• Master’s degree in relevant field would be an added advantage (business and economy/green economy, International Cooperation and Development. Energy engineering, etc.)

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context
• At least 1 year of experience in clean cooking and carbon credits project implementation in Africa, experience in Renewable Energy, Efficient use of Energy, Energy access

Language profiency: Fluent French (oral and written level C1)

Required skills and experiences:

• Experience in coordinating international working teams
• Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
• Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
• Excellent communication skill
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently
• Report writing and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentation and Internet
• Willingness to travel and work in rural areas for most of the times

The following skills and experiences will be considered preferred:

• Experience in project implementation and management within local communities*
• Experience in community-based approaches and, particularly, in behavioral change promotion towards domestic cleaner cooking solutions in Africa
• Experience in conducting surveys, monitoring activities, managing data and statistics according to VERRA (or Gold Standard, or CDM) standard including social impacts
• Experience in community-based and/or behavioral change approaches
• Commercial and technical knowledge of clean cooking protocols is desirable

References of previous employers are required