Deputy Project Manager -Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its Strategic Plan period, SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects.

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Project background

The BRIDGE project is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) for the period 17 September 2018 until 30 June 2023. It supports the dairy sector in Ethiopia through eight components, i.e. extension, input markets, output markets and market linkages, nutrition, food safety, commercial farmer programme, action research and MEAL. The project uses a market-based approach, operating in the Regions of Amhara, Tigray, Oromiya and Sidama, with up-scaling activities in other Regions. creating impact at dairy farmer level and also contributing to sector transformation.

The project team consists of an international Project Manager, a deputy PM and national advisers (of both SNV and WUR), based in the Addis Ababa office. In each of the four regions where the project works there are regional technical teams, headed by a (sub-) Regional Manager, supported by Dairy Project Officers, based in the woredas.

Purpose of the job

This position is for a Transition Manager for the BRIDGE project with the function of deputy Project Manager. The Transition Manager will focus on the transition between the current phase of the BRIDGE project, that is due to end by 30 June 2023, and the anticipated next phase of the project, BRIDGE+, due to start on 1 July, 2023.

The main responsibilities of this position are:

• Handling all issues dealing with the closure of the project (guided by the SNV Project Closure Procedures), with a focus on the contractual issues with partners and stakeholders (particularly due to the early closure of the project);
• Carrying out all necessary preparations for the starting of BRIDGE+, including contractual issues with Regional Governments, contract preparations with partners, and developing implementation modalities.
• Jointly with the project manager and deputy project manager manage on-going BRIDGE project activities, and where necessary participate in and/or lead such activities.
• Represent the project in national fora and meetings, in close consultation with the PM.
• Participate in SNV Ethiopia EECMT and sector meetings, representing the project jointly with or delegated by the PM.

The key result areas of the transition deputy project manager are:

• Project Management
• Contract Management & Project Accounting
• People Management & Team Leadership
• Business development
• Analysis & Reporting
• Knowledge Development

 Master’s degree in dairy or livestock-related subject and six or more years relevant experience in a senior project management position, in supervising project teams, working at the national level in the dairy sector, development work, project management, and sector(s) in an international, multiple country context.

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: March 01, 2023

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Contract Duration: up to 30 June 2023 with the possibility of extension based on budget availability and performance

Working at SNV 

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package; for internationals, we offer an international benefits package and to Ethiopian nationals, we offer a competitive national package. We also offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

Please apply by clicking on the I’m Interested and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before or on 9 February 2023.

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We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a referee.  We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.