VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Institution: The Inter-American Development Bank
Country: The Republic of Suriname
Project: Foreign Investment and Export Promotion Program
Sector: International Business
Loan No.: SU-L1056
Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources
Positions: Program Manager of the Project Executing Unit
Working hours: Full-time 40 hours/week
Deadline: October 24, 2024 at 15:00 hours Suriname time
The Republic of Suriname has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Foreign Investment and Export Promotion Program. This Program is implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation (Executing Agency), through the Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA). The Executing Agency has installed a Project Executing Unit (PEU) for the management of the Program.
The Executing Agency invites all suitable and qualified candidates to apply for the vacant position of Program Manager of the PEU. CVs should be updated to clearly elaborate on the specific requirements, including work experiences and tasks. Candidates will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out by the Inter-American Development Bank
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
The main objective of the Program Manager is to undertake strategic and operational activities towards
the successful execution of the Program. Furthermore, the Program Manager shall ensure that the
implementation and coordination of the activities are in accordance with the Loan Contract and Program
Operating Regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Minimum Bachelor degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related fields. Applicants with a Masters degree may also apply.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience.
Other qualifications:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, project
monitoring and project execution. Preference for experience in working with the multilateral institutions.Experience in working in an international environment.
Interested candidates are advised to request the full Terms of Reference by sending an e-mail to the e-mail address below.
Applications for the position must be done by e-mail by submitting a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter by October 24, 2024 before 15.00 p.m. Suriname Time (SRT)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation
Attn: Ambassador Luziano Truideman, Permanent Secretary Administrative and Consular Affairs
Henck Arronstraat 8
Paramaribo, Suriname
Tel: +597 4777030 ext. 233
E-mail: sec.dac@mofa.gov.sr
