Global Civic Sharing (Hereafter Called “GCS”) is a non-profit organization founded in South Korea in 1998. GCS operates in 13 countries worldwide, transcending religion, race, and gender to empower impoverished communities and achieve sustainable development. Our main activities include rural development, education, and support for people with disabilities

GCS Rwanda is currently recruiting a Project Manager to oversee our operations in Rwanda, focusing on facilitating self-help groups among farmers in the Nyarubaka sector, Kamonyi district, and supporting the development of cooperatives through value chain initiatives. Additionally, we conduct literacy and reading programs for elementary school students.

Summary of Core Function

Project Manager should be technical expert in all matters pertaining of program and its execution; s/he is expected to provide technical leadership and oversight of project implementation under HQ supervision.

Responsibilities

Project design & budget planning
Overall management, implementation and monitoring of the project activities and provide weekly, monthly, and annual report to the main supervisor on time and other reports in line with the project’s reporting requirements.
Lead effort on writing program documents including project reports, work-plans, publications, and other relevant documents to HQ and Rwanda government.
Ensure the project budget executed according to the plan
Establish and manage related stakeholder relations including coordination meeting
Manage a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
Manage HQ & Administration matters(Local staff employment contract, HR-related issues)
Ensure office finance management is in order(finance document, finance report to HQ, asset management)
Represent GCS Rwanda in national conferences, of required
Perform any other related duties as may be requested by headquarter and donors

Qualifications

Being a Rwandan by nationality.
Being at least 35 of age, demonstrating self-awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills, Team working and passionate to community development
Having a Bachelor’s degree in project management, development studies, agriculture or other related field with 10 years of experience in project implementation and management or having master’s degree in project management or other related field with at least 5 years of experience in project implementation and management, having worked with international NGOS in a plus especially KOICA funded project.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda is compulsory.
Proficiency of computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to adapt and work under various working conditions, work effectively under tight deadlines, and manage projects independently
Skilled in project monitoring and evaluation techniques
Ability to develop and maintain close and effective relationships with partnering organizations at local, national, and international levels
Ability to work across cultures
Strong communication skills