Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's in project management is a significant asset.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of international aid and blended financing approaches is essential.
• Thorough understanding of Africa, particularly work experience in East or Southern Africa is highly valued.
• Insight into financial inclusion and economic development challenges in emerging economies and DevTrade approaches is required.
• Ability to quickly grasp critical issues, negotiate effectively, and achieve organizational alignment on strategies is necessary.
• Strong adaptability in diverse socioeconomic and cultural environments is essential.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor assigned projects.
• Actively participate in contract negotiation phases.
• Ensure quality deliverables and achieve expected results for project teams both HQ and abroad.
• Develop risk analyses, assess impacts, and define appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Implement control measures and corrective actions for deviations in project plans, resources, timelines, or costs.
• Enhance DID's visibility among donors, governmental entities in intervention countries, and partners.
• Exercise influential leadership in shaping and implementing DID's funding representation strategies.
• Contribute to the design, writing, and promotion of new projects including conceptual documents and unsolicited proposals.

Benefits

• Contract position with possibility of permanent placement.
• Opportunity for international travel three to four times a year for two to three weeks at a time.