COSV sta selezionando un/a Coordinatore Programma da inserire nella sua operatività in Zimbabwe. Durata 12 mesi. Scadenza candidature 15/12/2020 Coordinatore Programma - Zimbabwe POSITION: Programme Coordinator COUNTRY: Zimbabwe DUTY STATION:  The duty station is Harare STARTING DATE: January - February 2021 DURATION: 12 months (renewable) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 15/12/2020 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES  The candidate is expected to: • Coordinate and enhance the Cosv strategy in Zimbabwe • Supervising the action “Value chain Alliance for Livestock Upgrading and Empowerment (VALUE)” • Ensure an efficient and effective overall management (technical, organizational, administrative) of the Cosv in Zimbabwe. In particular: - Manage and supervise the on-going project; - Manage the financial resources: verification of the interim reports and fund requests, budget revisions, cost-no cost extension and other inquiries to the donors; procurement procedures, etc; • Build and maintain relevant relationships with the local authorities, local and international partners and other actors. • Develop a fruitful collaboration with governmental institutions, local authorities and other actors and partners that play a key-role in projects implementation with the specific purpose of setting the basis for new projects opportunities in the area; • Build and maintain relevant relationships with Italian partners and public/private stakeholders/potential donors both in Italy, abroad and on the field. QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL: • At least 5 years of management experience in International Development Cooperation; • Substantial experience working in Africa and Zimbabwe with a particular and solid understanding of its history, cultural, economic, institutional and political features; • Contributing to the growth of the activity in the country through the creation of new business/project opportunities and the creation of solid and profitable business relations with key stakeholders in Zimbabwe, Italy and EU; • Proactive aptitude in building and managing partnerships with different bodies and institutions (including profit organizations); strong experience in representing an organization with partners, government agencies, private sector organizations and donors at senior level; • Languages: Proficiency in English is a must. • Ability to process and writing new proposals with high quality standard; • Administrative and report writing skills (financial and technical reporting); • Strong leadership skills and previous experience in team building and conflict resolution. Strong facilitation and negotiating skills. QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE: • Previous experience in managing Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and EU funded projects and sound knowledge of procedures and financing programs will be considered an asset; • First class communication skills both in English and Italian; • Track record in developing profitable business relations in the above-mentioned countries; Note: To apply, please send your updated CV and motivation letter to the following email address: hr@cosv.org. Please specify in the object: Programme Coordinator ZIMB_IC Application deadline: 15/12/2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Link: https://www.cosv.org/partecipa/lavora-con-noi/zimbabwe-programme-coordinator-2/