Rural-Self-Help Development Association (RSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of PSC Project Manager based in Mafeteng/Thaba-Tseka.
RSDA, is an NGO registered in Lesotho that works to empower rural Basotho communities to develop their self-initiative, self-determination and self-responsibility, engage in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management and other initiatives to graduate out of extreme poverty. This position is required in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) under the project “Community Engagement for ICM in Lesotho” funded by the GIZ.
Job Summary
As a lead for the “Community Engagement for ICM in Lesotho” project team, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing RSDA work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Qualifications and competences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of Agriculture and Natural Resource Management and for an NGO.
• Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Staff supervision experience a plus.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Submission of application to be addressed to the Managing Director – RSDA, accompanied by detailed CV, names of 2 referees and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts and to be hand delivered to RSDA Offices. Rants’ala Road, Stadium Area, Maseru, Opposite Cooperative College.
Deadline for submission of applications is 4th January 2021