Job

Title: Kakumba Watershed Pilot Project Manager

Reports to: Executive Director of EMI
Supervises: All staff hired under EMI contract with PWP for Kakumba Watershed Pilot Project
Department & Location: EMI, Gomba, Uvira, DRC
Job Status: Full Time Contract
INTRODUCTION
The Kakumba Pilot Project will be targeting the Kakumba watershed in Uvira territory of
Democratic Republic of Congo to promote establishment of savings groups, encourage
sustainable farming and land management practices, and provide training in Theology of Work
curriculum. PWP will be contracting EMI to operate a 24 month pilot project to implement
these objectives.
Ebenezer Ministries International (EMI), www.ebenezerministry-drc.org is a non-profit
organization that contributes to the reestablishment of a climate of peace to have access to
basic services for communities of the mid and high plateau of Fizi, Mwenga, and Uvira without
any form of discrimination . It is registered with the Ministry of Justice in the Democratic
Republic of Congo.

Plant With Purpose (PWP), www.plantwithpurpose.org, based in San Diego, CA, USA, reverses
poverty and deforestation by transforming the lives of the rural poor. PWP works with small
scale subsistence farmers to help them address their environmental, economic, and spiritual
challenges.

JOB SUMMARY
Pilot Project Manager (PPM), will be responsible to oversee all aspects of the 24 month contract
between EMI and PWP. Primary focus of contract will be to improve the lives of small scale
subsistence farm households in the Kakumba watershed in Uvira territory, DRC in ways that
also lead toward positive and lasting environmental outcomes. PPM will manage contract
finances, project implementation, human resources, reporting, and evaluation and be
responsible assuring the quality and outcomes specified by the contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
Assure all outcomes of 24 month Pilot Project Contract between EMI and PWP are
successfully met; outcomes will focus on improving the economic, environmental, and
spiritual lives of subsistence farm households in the Kakumba watersheds of Uvira, DRC
Supervise all staff hired under Pilot Project Contract
Coordinate training events and manage logistics of all project activities

Project Administration
Assure proper financial management of Pilot Project Contract funds and provide regular
financial reports to EMI and PWP
Oversee operations including setting up offices, mobilizing necessary assets, ensuring
high operational standard compliance
Ensure security of all staff, equipment and premises
Act as liaison between EMI and PWP on technical and project management issues
related to Pilot Project Contract
Manage Partnerships and Communication
Communicate regularly with EMI and PWP about the state of the project
Assure regular quarterly and annual reporting to EMI and PWP for contract-related
activities
Locally (Kakumba & Uvira) represent the project and PWP/EMI partnership to
community and other partners to the highest ethical and professional standards
Host visitors and partner representatives as needed

QUALITIES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS

A vision for integrated community development which links the economic,
environmental and spiritual aspects of rural households
Ability to think creatively and pursue new solutions to existing challenges
Knowledge of local context in Uvira, Democratic Republic Congo
Ability to optimize financial, time, and human resources to achieve desired project
outcomes
Ability to relate across cultures
Strong Christian faith. We expect you to model a high standard of Christian leadership,
ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships with the ability to provide
spiritual guidance to staff
Must be a citizen of Democratic Republic of Congo

REQUIRED SKILLS

Excellent leadership and management skills

Fluent in French, Swahili and English
Good planning skills
Good writing and reporting skills
Understanding of sustainable farming practices, agroecological principles, and
watershed management
At least 10 years experience in community development
At least 5 years experience in project management
Bachelors degree required with a strong preference for a Masters degree in agriculture,
rural development, economics, community development or a related field (or
equivalent combination of education and experience)

MANAGEMENT OF POSITION
PPM will report directly to the Executive Director EMI
For technical and planning aspects of contract management, PPM will liaise with PWP
staff
Regular reports will be submitted to both EMI and PWP management

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent travel to project sites which at times may be in difficult and physically arduous
conditions. PPM will expected to be on-site for majority of 24 month contract.

APPLICATION
Please submit resume and cover letter to pilotprojectmanagerapp@gmail.com by April 24,
2015. Paper applications will not be accepted. Resumes in English are preferred. Please also
include the earliest date you would be available to begin work.