Descriptions

Qualifications:

Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, Biology or other relevant discipline.

An additional 2 years of relevant work experience in combination with a relevant first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) may substitute for the requirement for a Master’s degree.

At least 5 years of proven previous experience as a project manager including a professional experience in managing an international project with a budget of at least 1.5 million of Euros.

Experience in the delivery of projects that specifically relate to Water and Sanitation
Working knowledge in handling contract issues in the context of AICS and/or EuropeAid and/or UN policies and standards;

Strong ethics;
Excellent communication skills in Italian and English (spoken and written), with the capability to articulate the project’s aims into sound operating plans and processes; ability to motivate employees, partners, and stakeholders;

Ability to lead and supervise teams in a complex multi-national, multi-cultural and challenging environment.
Additional assets:

Technical knowledge and understanding of environmental topics.

Work experience in East Africa is desirable.

Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added value.

Istituto Oikos reserves the right not to hire or employ an applicant if the recruitment process or background check reveals that the applicant has been previously reported for a SEA incident or is not suitable to work with beneficiaries.

Istituto Oikos will not hire or employ anyone with a prior conviction for SEA or related offence. 

How to apply

To apply interested candidates should send their CV including the details of 3 people for professional references, and a letter of motivation (maximum 1 page) with authorization to process personal data pursuant to articles 13 and 14 of G.D.P.R. (General Data Protection Regulation EU Regulation 2016/679 Legislative Decree 196/2003) to [email protected]