WORLD BANK CLIMATE SMART INITATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER

CARE is seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) for the World Bank Climate Smart Initiative(WBCSI) to provide overall leadership and direction of the WBCSI per WB contract agreement. The incumbent leads and manages the program through a combination of technical assistance, local capacity building, and climate smart interventions both through project partners and with government. This includes personnel and financial management, administrative oversight, program quality assurance, management of the consortium and management of sub-agreements with consortium partners. The PM also ensures close coordination and collaborative relations with WB and other stakeholders involved in PSNP & HABP, Food Security Coordination Bureau, state-based micro-finance institutions, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and other donors implementing related programs. The position is required to provide the vision and strategic leadership necessary to provide effective oversight and management of the overall program.

Responsibilities

Staff supervision and talent management
WB CSI program strategic, operational and management oversight and leadership
Sub-grant management
Networking, learning and representation
Oversee program monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Program budget and financial management

Required

Master’s degree in appropriate technical field (e.g., agriculture or rural development, MBA, etc.) or BA plus extensive and pertinent professional experience
At least fifteen (15 years of overseas experience of which 4 must have been in senior management position
Demonstrated project management experience with projects of similar size and complexity
Rural development, food security programming and/or natural resources management
Effective management of WB reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management procedures
Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills
Ability to meet multiple deadlines under pressure
Demonstrated skills in leadership; ability to inspire and empower others
Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels
Firm belief in and proven skills in effective team management and leadership
Solid experience in staff supervision and development
Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in standard office software packages
Excellent interpersonal skills
Firm belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory management