Project Manager

Role Overview

• Lead the country’s operational delivery and other contractual objectives including quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and general oversight through field visits to project locations.
• Coordinate closely with Central America regional staff, such as Construction Manager, Operations Manager, Logistics Officer and International Finance Manager.
• Compile and submit internal and external reports in coordination with the Regional Support Officer and WAM PM, as required and in line with contractual obligations.
• Pursue and develop new funding opportunities in Guatemala with support from the WAM PM, WAM Donor Relations Manager and other HALO HQ departments.
• Ensure all project activities and tasks are conducted in compliance with HALO and donor policy.
• Manage the project’s finances in coordination with the WAM PM, the International and Regional Finance Managers, including budgeting, forecasting and monitoring of expenditure in accordance with donor and HALO global financial policies.
• Manage the procurement, supply levels, and movements of associated WAM equipment.
• Lead the project’s stakeholder engagement, particularly with diplomatic missions in Guatemala, national authorities and government departments, CSOs and I/NGOs.
• Plan, coordinate and manage HALO and external visits to the project, including global specialists for project delivery. This may include arranging travel, accommodation and briefing visitors on the project and security situation.
• Manage the training, employment and vetting of project staff and beneficiaries (where applicable).
• Represent HALO during major engagements with government institutions or partner events such as workshops or round table meetings.
• Manage staff welfare, including morale, motivation, and discipline in compliance with HALO policy and relevant local employment laws.
• Ensure HALO’s presence in Guatemala is compliant with all relevant national laws and regulations.

Requirements

• At least three years of international project management experience in the development sector, security sector reform or diplomatic sectors.
• Demonstrable experience in line management of staff including recruitment, training, and mentoring.
• Demonstrable experience of working with government institutions and ministries.
• Experience developing, monitoring and managing budgets.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, plus contractual compliance.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills are essential, and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong IT skills, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Advanced English language skills, both spoken and written. Equivalency with CEFR – Level C1

Desirable Requirements:

• Advanced Spanish language skills, both spoken and written. Equivalency with CEFR – Level C1
• Recognised technical qualification or experience delivering activities related to ammunition technical fields, firearms control, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, or construction.
• Experience of working in WAM, Arms Control, Security Sector Reform or related field.
• Knowledge of Modular Small-arms-control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC) and International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs).
• Experience of managing international research projects related to security or firearms control.
• Previous experience working alongside host-nation security institutions.
• Knowledge of or experience working in Latin America.
• Experience in international development.
• Experience working on projects relating to gender and women’s empowerment.

Benefits

• Monthly living overseas allowance (LOA)
• Free accommodation in a rented HALO apartment or house
• 49 days annual leave per year, increasing to 56 days after 2 years’ service.
• Three economy return flights to the member’s official home address
• Private medical health insurance
• Insurance package: life assurance and emergency medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation.