Project Manager, Field Support Services Project (FSSP) – Peru

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager, Field Support Services Project (FSSP)

Peru and Bolivia (full-time)

POSITION LOCATION: Lima, Peru

REPORTS TO: Director of International Services

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 21, 2024 (application is continuously assessed)

EXPECTED START DATE: (depending on the start date of the contract)

WHY WORK WITH WUSC?

Join us. Our work is important, advanced and fast. We encourage curiosity, innovation and flexibility. And we provide a phenomenal learning experience.

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to creating a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments and companies who share this vision. Together we develop solutions in education, economic opportunity and empowerment to overcome inequality and exclusion for young people around the world, especially young women and young refugees. WUSC currently operates in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD$57 million. We have more than 300 employees across Canada and around the world, working with a diverse group of donors and partners to achieve our organizational vision.

NATURE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION:

In response to a request for proposals from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs. Trade and Development (DFATD), WUSC is preparing a proposal for the Field Support Services Project (FSSP), based in Peru and Bolivia. This FSSP is responsible for providing a range of services to support program implementation and policy dialogue on Canada’s international assistance in Peru and Bolivia. These services include, but are not limited to, the provision of technical, administrative, financial and logistical support services.

The FSSP Project Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of administrative, logistics and financial management services provided by the FSSP.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties for the FSSP Project Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and coordinating project management activities;
• Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate and prioritize deliverables, documents and requirements;
• Defining and documenting the development team’s objectives;
• Providing oral and/or written briefings to DFATD on progress and concerns on an ongoing basis and at planned points in the life cycle;
• Coordinating and preparing documentation in response to planned and unplanned reports, feedback and observations to keep DFATD management informed of project progress;
• Planning and coordinating the activities of project personnel, stakeholders, subcontractors and other support service providers;
• Planning, directing, coordinating and controlling the activities of project team(s) to achieve the project objectives for content, quality, costs and schedules;
• Preparing a formal work breakdown structure and compliance charts;
• Ensure documented performance and results achieved for technical specialists;
• Receiving requests for technical assistance and incoming results from technical specialists, prioritizing, assessing urgency, setting deadlines;
• Monitoring the design, start-up of activities and implementation of the project against established goals, objectives and milestones;
• Preparing plans, charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing or representing problems;
• Formulate and manage project plans by defining deliverables, identifying key milestones, assessing project progress and participating in ongoing risk management;
• Ensure that the Technical Authority is provided with project information and status in a timely and accurate manner
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• Developing project control and reporting procedures and managing changes to operational plans;
• Conducting post-project assessments/lessons learned and sharing them with the project team and/or DFATD, as appropriate;
• Assuming leadership at the appropriate stages of planning, action and evaluation;
• Providing advice on DFATD-related projects and related issues to the Development Department of the Embassy of Canada in Peru and Bolivia, and DFATD;
• Developing and maintaining a network of key stakeholders (government, civil society, other donors, private sector); And
• Leading the preparation of formal project documents and reports;

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering, applied sciences;

Experience

• At least six (6) years of experience as a project manager;
• Previous experience working in a developing country or working with international development assistance stakeholders, preferably in Peru/Bolivia;
• Proven track record of managing international development projects with a minimum annual budget of $1 million;
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and finalizing project documents, including annual work plans and project reports;
• Proven experience in ensuring quality and management oversight of services provided within a project;
• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating administrative and logistics management services;
• Proven experience in dealing and communicating with government agencies or their representatives
• Proven experience in ensuring the cost-effectiveness of the services provided within a project
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring effective management and internal monitoring of project progress and results
• Demonstrated experience in resolving project issues and problems as they arise,
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment (both independently and as part of a small team); And
• Curious, enthusiastic and willing to innovate and adapt.

Language

• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English/French (oral, reading, writing)

APPLICATIONS

WUSC’s activities strive to balance inequalities and create sustainable development around the world; the work ethics of our employees, volunteers, representatives and partners will align with the values ​​and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty and professional excellence and we do not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse in any form. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an extensive criminal record check, if necessary.

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Interested candidates should submit an application as soon as possible. We assess candidates on an ongoing basis.

Please note that this employment opportunity is dependent on funding from Canada’s DFATD.