Project manager / Country representative Mongolia (M/F)

Présentation de la structure

CONTEXT

Would you like to work on projects that make sense and have a real impact?

Do you want to work towards a fair and sustainable energy transition? Then join us!

Set up in 1976, Geres is a French based international development NGO which works to improve the living conditions of the poorest and tackle climate change and its impacts. As a grassroots actor, Geres considers the energy transition as a major lever in all its actions. In order to drive societal change, Geres promotes the development and dissemination of innovative and local solutions, supports climate-energy policies and actions and encourages everyone to commit to Climate Solidarity by taking action and supporting vulnerable populations.

In Central Asia, Geres has been working mainly in the sphere of energy poverty and access thereof, energy efficiency in building, bioclimatic solutions in the agricultural sector & overall better (natural) resource management.

Détails de l'offre

Under the hierarchical management and with the support of the Central Asia Regional Director, the Project Manager/Country Representative will be in charge of declining and rolling out Geres regional strategy at national level with the programme team. She/he will represent Geres in-country, lead fundraising efforts and oversee all projects/programmes in cooperation with managers and Finance and Admin department. Main activities : Oversee Project Cycle Management,Manage project partnerships, Supervise administrative, logistical, and financial management of the project, Lead and animate the country strategy in coherence with Geres Regional Strategy,Fundraising & project/programme portfolio development in coherence with the country strategy, Representation of Geres amongst key stakeholders in-country and with the support of the Regional Director, Supervision of human resources, administration & finance,Project portfolio supervision, Management and animation of the team, Management of partnerships, Management of in-country Security.

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Compétences / connaissances requises

Required skills:

• Proficiency in Project Cycle Management, Logical Framework Development, Theory of change, M&E systems
• Excellent project writing/formulation and reporting skills (proven track record is an asset)
• Negotiation and diplomatic skills with high-level governmental/institutional relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish contact with people from different background and cultures
• Fluency in English both written and spoken
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 

Appreciated skills:

•     Capacity to coach, mentor and build capacities of national colleague(s)
• Organisation and attention to detail especially in meeting deadlines
• Conversant with energy, climate change questions
• Working knowledge of gender principles and main applied tools in the development sector
• Advanced knowledge of French both written and spoken
   

Skills that would be an asset:

• Proven knowledge of energy-climate nexus in developing countries, in particular related to energy efficiency/access to energy/renewable energies
• Working Knowledge of Mongolian language

Aptitudes personnelles

Education

• A Master's Degree, preferably in Economics, Development, Engineering, Energy or Environmental studies or equivalent experience (required)

Experience

–  4 year-minimum experience as a project manager with progressive inclusion of management responsibilities in the international development sector (required)
– Previous experience in managing and coordinating a multi-partner project (required)
– Previous experience in value chain project, support to local entrepreneurship and finance sector (required)
– Previous experience as a project manager in initiatives in support to local entrepreneurship (appreciated)
– Experience managing medium sized grants for a recognised international donor (EU, AFD, SDC, USAID, etc.) (appreciated)
– Experience in running consortia and managing partnerships(appreciated)Previous experience in Mongolia/post-Soviet country (an asset)

Autres

Fixed-term contract, duration: 12 months (renewable, with funding acquired)

·         Desired start date: Summer 2024

·         Full time (204 days worked with approximately 22 days of recovery for a full year)

·         26 paid leaves per year

·         Position based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with travels to project sites regionally, travels abroad, within France

Teleworking possible in accordance with current agreement
Monthly salary on recruitment in line with the Geres salary scale according to profile and experience between 2 739 € et 3 318 € 
·         For eligible candidates, regarding remuneration policy:

·         Expatriation allowance of 377 € paid on site

·         Luggage allowance

·         2 flight tickets per year

·         377€ expatriation allowance, annual leaves bonus

·         Health insurance (50% covered by Geres), life/invalidity insurance, retirement, unemployment, repatriation insurance

Modalités de candidature

To apply, please fill in the form online via the following link http://job.geres.eu/?action=ref&id=161 and attach your curriculum vitae (no more than 3 pages) and cover letter (1 page).

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Geres can decide to end the recruitment process before the deadline.