Lutheran World Relief (Corus International) is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Gerente Sénior de Proyecto) for the OCIDA rural economic development project in western Honduras. This is a regular full-time position, employed by Lutheran World Relief.
The Senior Manager is responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the OCIDA project, ensuring the objectives, results, deliverables, budget and requirements set by the donor, implementing partners (including MEDA) and Corus/LWR are met. The role covers technical, programmatic and financial management, supervision of the project team, institutional representation before MEDA and other strategic stakeholders, and compliance with organizational policies and standards. The role works with the Central America Director and regional and global teams to promote institutional positioning, organizational learning and opportunities for program sustainability and growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Project management (65%): timely, high-quality activity and progress reporting; coordination with public and private entities, civil society organizations, cooperation agencies and participants; representing the project before institutions and donors; overseeing communications, advocacy and visibility requirements; supporting women- and youth-led micro and small enterprises in circular economy and rural business; leading and supervising technical, financial and administrative teams; managing the budget and ensuring accurate financial reporting; ensuring compliance with LWR policies.
- Monitoring and evaluation (25%): ensuring baseline, monitoring plan, indicator tracking, mid-term and final evaluations, and a monitoring system that meets LWR and donor needs.
- Safety and security (5%) and Learning (2.5%), plus other assigned duties (2.5%).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in rural agricultural development, international development, economic development, sociology or related field; Master's preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in rural agricultural development and livelihoods, including at least 5 years of senior project management.
- Experience with smallholder farmers, cooperatives and small enterprises, gender and youth inclusion in rural economies, and knowledge of coffee cultivation and processing.
- Knowledge of the western Honduras context; advanced planning, M&E and budget oversight skills; English desirable.
- Willingness to reside in or regularly travel to the project area (La Esperanza, Gracias, Santa Rosa de Copán, Santa Bárbara, La Paz). Must be authorized to work in Honduras.
- Office-based or hybrid work (minimum four days a week in the office); travel as required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Corus International applicant portal (Apply now): https://corus.applicantpro.com/jobs/4230507