The European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD) is recruiting a PHARE Project Manager, Madagascar (M/F)

The European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD) is recruiting a PHARE Project Manager (M/F), Madagascar Mission

Job overview

Education / Qualifications

Created in 1988, the European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD) is an international solidarity organization that implements human and economic development projects in 18 countries spread over four geographical areas (Proche-Orient, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa/Madagascar and Southeast Asia). IECD works in partnership with local institutions to enable young people and people in precarious situations to access decent and sustainable jobs, in a quality educational and health environment. With more than 30 years of experience in the fields of education, vocational training and access to employment, IECD has developed a recognized know-how at the service of the most vulnerable people. Its interventions are based on flagship programs and a proven service offering, deployed on more than 60 projects around the world. IECD in Madagascar Present in Madagascar since 1989, IECD develops emblematic projects in several areas, in collaboration with local partners. Today, eleven projects are underway, including: Access to education through the CERES and SESAME projects, aimed at young high school students and students in situations of socio-economic vulnerability, implemented with the local partner PROMES; Support for small businesses (APE) with the Madagascar Entreprise Développement (MED) association, to strengthen the capacities of entrepreneurs and project holders; The MAMOA project, focused on the promotion of female entrepreneurship through the strengthening of the Structures for the Promotion of Women’s Entrepreneurship (SPEF) and the establishment of a social incubator in Fianarantsoa; Vocational training in the tourism, hotel and catering sectors, with partner centres in Fianarantsoa (Hotel School La Rizière), Mahajanga (EMTH, FMA Center), Tulear (Don Bosco Center), and Antananarivo (FMA Ivato); Vocational training in the renewable energy sector, with the PHARE project. All these initiatives involve nearly 220 local employees and a dozen expatriates, spread over the sites of Fianarantsoa, Tulear, Mahajanga and Antananarivo. All IECD employees are committed to all forms of abuse and promote ethical practices in their interventions. The Phare Project The PHARE Project – Holistic Project for Access to Renewable Energies via Enterprises and Training is a Team Europe (TEI) initiative that is part of the Opportunity-driven Vocational Education and Training (OP-VET) programme co-financed by the European Union and the German Government (BMZ). Implemented in consortium by IECD (lead), FONDEM and ANKA, it aims to support the development of the photovoltaic solar sector by strengthening synergies between energy investments, skills development and the creation of decent jobs along the value chain: Regionally piloting jobs and skills in the sector to foster continuous identification of skills needs and employment opportunities; Co-design and deployment of on-site training with sector companies and vocational training institutions to enable vulnerable young people to acquire practical skills and access decent jobs; Supporting electrified rural communities in their socio-economic development to promote plant viability and the sustainability of local jobs; Transfer of skills to local actors to ensure the autonomous and sustainable deployment of training courses and their swarming in other regions and sectors The achievement of these objectives will be ensured through two on-site trainings: The alternating training in the profession of technician in solar photovoltaic systems will take place in partner training centers located in urban areas (Antananarivo, Toliara) and within partner companies that host the alternators; The training sites will allow rural electrification operators to train future technical and commercial agents directly on the solar power plants under construction or in service located in France. zone rurale.

MISSION

For reasons of simplification, the job description is written in the gender "unmarked", that is to say masculine, according to the recommendations of the French academy. Recruitment fully respects the principle of non-discrimination. The PHARE Project Manager is the guarantor of the overall success of the project, ensuring the strategic coordination of the consortium, the operational management of all activities, and ensuring compliance with financial and contractual commitments to donors, fundamental conditions to maximize the impact with the beneficiaries and the swarming of the model. He works closely with the project team and support functions in Madagascar (MEAL teams, finance), coordination of the program at headquarters, as well as with consortium partners (ANKA, FONDEM) and representatives of financial partners.

• 1. Strategic and operational coordination of the consortium and the project Organize and lead consortium governance bodies (coordination committee, technical meetings, etc.); Develop and monitor the overall project action plan (chronogram, deliverables), and coordinate the implementation of all activities by consortium members ensuring proper division of tasks, consistency of actions and adherence to deadlines; Evaluate HR needs, participate in recruitment and training, and supervise the training and support teams (MEAL, pedagogy, finance) of the IECD associated with the project, in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment; Coordinate the co-construction and deployment of the MEAL strategy (collection and quality control of data, aggregation, analysis and backup of collected data) by the MEAL team of IECD in Madagascar and the external provider; Coordinate the transfer of skills to local partners for the autonomous implementation of training interventions;

Other information

Animating sectoral studies and multi-stakeholder capitalization workshops for the spin-off of the project to other energies and regions.

• 2. Management of external relations: communication, representation and advocacy Plan and coordinate the communication strategy of the consortium and implementing partners, and ensure compliance with GIZ’s visibility rules, in conjunction with the IECD communication team; Organize and/or participate in events to promote the project to beneficiaries, stakeholders and funding partners; Lead and/or participate in national or regional public-private round tables on skills development and recruitment needs in the renewable energy sector (public-private dialogue); Represent the consortium and coordinate with public institutions, the private sector, training stakeholders, and financial partners.
• 3. Administrative, contractual, financial and project risk management Oversee the mechanisms for handing over funds to partners in accordance with GIZ procedures; Monitor project-related purchases, as well as tenders, and ensure strict compliance with GIZ’s contractual rules, in conjunction with the Financial Procedures Monitoring Officer; Consolidate the budgets of the consortium members, and supervise the overall budget of the project, in connection with the management control of IECD; Oversee financial reports, and internal/external audits, related to IECD’s management control; Draft and submit consolidated narrative reports, in conjunction with the consortium project leaders; Identify operational, logistical, partner, financial, contractual, institutional risks and develop mitigation plans; Facilitate the resolution of conflicts between partners and stakeholders if necessary and problems that may arise during the implementation of the project.

Candidate profile

Education: Graduated with a Master’s level of higher education, in project management, development or management.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in the management and coordination of complex development projects or multi-stakeholder consortia; Significant experience in operational team management and functional management of partners; Strong knowledge of project management procedures and reporting requirements of institutional backers (including GIZ, European Union) and successful experience in managing their contract cycles; Experience in technical sectors related to vocational training, energy and economic development. Expected Skills: Control of the life cycle of a project; Excellent coordination and negotiation skills to facilitate governance bodies and resolve conflicts within the consortium; Demonstrated ability to represent and advocate with public authorities, the private sector and financial partners; Strong understanding of administrative, contractual and financial issues (consolidated budget supervision, risk management); Mastery of the office pack and project planning/monitoring tools; Excellent command of the French language, both written and oral; Mastery of the English language, both written and oral. Personal qualities: Leadership and relational ease: ability to mobilize and align diverse actors (consortium, teams, stakeholders) and effectively lead partnerships; Autonomy and proactivity: strong autonomy in decision-making and proactivity to anticipate and manage operational and strategic risks; Analysis and decision-making: a large analytical capacity to decipher complex challenges and facilitate informed decision-making within the consortium. Organization and rigor: sense of organization and great rigor to guarantee administrative, financial and contractual compliance (including GIZ/EU).

Responsibilities

Strong work capacity: this position of responsibility requires a significant commitment; pragmatism, perseverance; Strong moral qualities: honesty, humility, respect Adherence to the values of IECD: a look at the person, the spirit of service, a professional commitment.

CONDITIONS

Status: VSI agreement or fixed-term contract governed by Malagasy law, for a period of 1 year

Location

Location: Antananarivo – Madagascar. Travel to be expected. Referent: Director of Entrepreneurship and Development. Management: Project manager training in renewable energy; Responsible for monitoring financial procedures. In close collaboration with: Phare team (Solar Business Expert, Pedagogical Expert, Employability Officer, Training Officers); MEAL, HR and Finance support teams based in Madagascar; Programme coordination team at headquarters; Consortium partners (ANKA, FONDEM); Representatives of financial partners in Madagascar and at headquarters (GIZ, EU). Compensation: according to profile

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