Intervention Manager in a Development Organization

Profesionisti Recruitment Agency · 02.11.2021, 08:56

Profesionisti Recruitment Agency on behalf of a Development Organization in Albania, is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of “Intervention Manager”. Project goal is to contribute to economic growth and increase employment opportunities in Albania.

The Intervention Manager’s tasks shall cover i. a. but are not limited to the following:

• Design and manage interventions for allocated areas/subsectors according to the objective and strategy of the project.
• Coordinate necessary research and analysis and respective intervention areas.
• Design and document intervention strategies for intervention areas.
• Ensure consistency of interventions with the overall project strategic framework and exchange between interventions and team members.
• Manage and coordinate relationships and contracts with sub-contracting partners and provide strategic guidance and oversight (quality assurance).
• Design and implement a monitoring plan within in the respective intervention area using results chains, in coordination with the Monitoring Result Measurement Lead.
• Contribute to Gender and Social Mainstreaming (GSI) in all project interventions based on the GSI strategy and closely cooperating with GSI Officer.
• Manage its portfolio budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Reporting within the team and for third parties.
• Contribute to Knowledge Management, sharing and learning as a strategic tool of the project for reaching change and scale.

The following skills and expertise are needed:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business administration, economics, development, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing similar programs/projects related to private sector development.
• Knowledge and experience in Market System Development Approach is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working with and establishing relationships with Business Service Providers is an advantage.
• Experience with areas like digitalization, innovation is an advantage.
• Management and coordination skills for simultaneous interventions.
• Creativity, strategic and innovative thinking skills.
• Very good English and Albanian speaking and writing skills with ability to write reports clearly and concisely.
• Experienced in budgeting and managing a portfolio as well as in monitoring.
• To work effectively as team member helping others and contributing with new ideas.
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives.
• Very good communication and presentation skills. Able to communicate information. clearly and concisely both internally and externally to consultants/contractors.

Key Attributes of the “Intervention Manager”:

• Manages the private sector– Remain up-to-date with sector trends, develop and maintain relations with lead firms, public and private key stakeholders to identify opportunities for entry points.
• Drive – ensuring that significant goals are met and critical issues are satisfactorily resolved, even in the face of substantial difficulties.
• Effective communicator – communicating effectively both in writing and orally with internal / external contacts.
• Planning and organizing – efficiently and effectively planning, organizing and time management skills, reduce risks, and get the program/project done.
• Persuasiveness – making persuasive, clear presentation of ideas or facts to internal / external contacts and gaining their agreement or acceptance.
• Teamwork – You work closely with your colleagues. Willingness to participate as a full member of the team and to effectively contribute even when the team is working on something of no direct personal interest.
• Problem solver - Being able to understand the big picture and easily recognize challenges before they occur. You make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Interpersonal Skills – dealing effectively and persuasively with a wide range of people and of social & business situations.
• Initiative – positively influencing situations by being proactive in taking action.

The offer:

• Working in a professional and innovative environment.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
• Very good working conditions and team spirit.

All interested applicants are kindly asked to send their application composed of: Letter of motivation, CV and 3 contacts for recent job references, by email to: rekrutim@profesionisti.al
All applications will be treated with high confidentiality. Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview.