Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Kigali Rwanda
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Start date: Immediate
Description:
We are looking for a capable, dynamic, and ambitious Project Manager to come in and immediately make an impact on the organization. You will report to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), working on a wide array of projects that need on the ground management from start to finish. You will be part of the founding team and you will play a pioneering role in launching what is expected to become one of the largest fish farms in Africa.
What we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, construction management, or another technical field.
15+ years of experience in a hands-on project management role (construction industry is a plus)
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with respect to cost/budget, scope, schedule, resources, managing vendors, overseeing formal planning, tracking, and reporting project performance.
Has led construction projects worth over 10 million dollars in deployed capital
Ability to plan and see the “big picture” while managing details of a project to ideal execution
Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities
Must be willing permanently relocate to rural Rwanda.
Excels in a startup environment by staying organized, not being afraid to take initiative, and willing to jump in and help wherever needed
Proficiency in MS Project and Excel
Duties:
Coordinate with construction, finance, procurement, and farm operations to execute CapEx projects
Oversee progress of multiple projects against goals, objectives, budgets, and timelines
Be the go-to person for all things related to project execution: you will help the team stay organized and on the same page throughout each and every project’s lifecycle
Track and publish construction schedules and budgets on a routine basis, delivering weekly project updates to management about the status of all ongoing projects
Lead project meetings: set the agenda, guide discussion, take notes, and follow up on action items
Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses
About Kivu Choice:
Kivu Choice will be the first international expansion of Victory Farms. Victory Farms is currently the largest fish farm in East Africa, and the fastest growing fish farm in Sub-Saharan Africa. Victory Farms aims to be the most sustainable fish farm on the planet whilst it scales to feed 2 billion Africans in the coming 2 decades. Kivu Choice intends to replicate the business model that we have developed in Kenya to build a fully vertically integrated tilapia farm on Lake Kivu, incorporating all our best practices and lessons learned. The Company has the highest standards for performance, execution, culture, and integrity, with best-in-class talent from across the globe.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application by email: didierh@kivuchoice.com not later than 4th December 2021.
