People in Need is seeking a Project Manager in Georgia.

Job title: Project Manager

Location: Tbilisi with regular travel throughout Georgia

Starting date: 1 March 2014

People in Need is a Czech non-governmental organization that provides relief aid and development assistance, while working to defend human rights and democratic freedom. It is one of the largest relief and development organizations in Central/Eastern Europe and has administered projects in 37 countries over the past 20 years. People in Need has been working in Georgia since 2005 and has offices in Tbilisi and Kutaisi.

People in Need is recruiting a Project Manager to be responsible for overall project and financial management of an upcoming youth civic engagement project and provide support to the team through coordination of project implementation and liaison with donors, partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

** Responsible for overall project management including project administration, finance/budget management, monitoring/evaluation, staff management, advocacy and reporting

** Provide technical expertise in the area of youth civil society development and participatory governance to ensure activities are implemented according to international best practices

** Manage the budget and assist in the development of cash-flow projections and budget forecasting

** Ensure all project activities, procurement and spending are in compliance with both People in Need and donor rules and regulations

** Conduct regular field visits to monitor field activities, provide advisory support to team members and beneficiaries

** Ensure programs are based on sound design principles utilizing PIN and donor required M&E systems and design a realistic M&E plan for the project

** In coordination with the Country Director, serve as the main contact person for donors, local stakeholders, government authorities and media

** Responsible for all donor reporting and external communication of the project

Description of requirements:

** Minimum 2-4 years of progressive management experience in the NGO field with a focus on youth and civil society development programs.

** Substantial technical expertise in youth-focused development programming, with focus in youth leadership and civic engagement and joint actions with government authorities

** Experience with budget management, financial forecasting, donor compliance issues and sub-granting to local NGOs

** Ability to establish strong working relationship with stakeholders and municipal authorities

** Fluency in written and spoken English and Georgian required

** Willingness to travel frequently throughout Georgia

** MS Office proficiency

Interested applicants must submit a full CV, cover letter and contacts of three references to: georgia.admin@peopleinneed.cz and use subject heading: Ref: Project Manager.

Deadline for applications: 20 February 2014 at 17:00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. No phone calls please.

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