Project Manager

Job Description

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering human development and global understanding through education, training, and capacity building. In preparation for an anticipated Request for Proposals by the Department for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development of the Government of Canada (DFATD), WUSC is preparing a proposal for the Field Support Services Project (FSSP) in Tanzania.

The FSSP is responsible for providing a range of service to support the effective and efficient implementation of DFATD’s development programming in Tanzania. These services include, but are not limited to, the provision of administrative, logistical, technical, and financial services for the DFATD and other clients identified by DFATD. The services provided by the FSSP may also include management of small local funds or development initiatives. WUSC is seeking individuals willing to submit their candidacy for consideration as a part of the implementation team for this project.

Scope of work

WUSC is issuing a call for a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the delivery of administrative, logistical and financial management services provided by the FSSP. The Project Manager will report to the Associate Executive Director of WUSC, who will be based in Ottawa, Canada.

Qualifications Required

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as political science, law, international development, economics, business, finance, accounting, logistics, or management;
• Demonstrated 10 years or more of experience providing project coordination services in a developing country for international development stakeholders or projects;
• Work experience in a developing country in East Africa. Experience in Tanzania strongly preferred;
• Experience in management of large initiatives of $1 million annually or more;
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders;
• Expertise in provision of administration, procurement, and logistical services, for example, hiring of consultants, procurement of equipment, and supervision of event organization; and
• Expertise in local development initiatives, for example, management of small grants for local organizations.

Interested candidates should contact: pdu@wusc.ca. Please indicate “FSSP Manager-Tanzania” in the subject line. Please include a cover letter and CV.

About the Organization

WUSC is working to create a world where all young people can grow up in safe, secure and supportive environments, where they can learn, work and play a vital role in their country’s development. WUSC works - with partners - to strengthen education systems, expand employment opportunities, and improve lives.

WUSC – World University Service of Canada – is a leading Canadian non-profit organization in international development, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world. We work with a unique and powerful network of post-secondary institutions, private-sector partners and volunteers to provide education, employment and empowerment opportunities that improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged youth around the world.