Project Manager

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

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Context and purpose of the job

The Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) program, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and implemented by SNV, supports innovative, inclusive business models that engage and benefit low-income populations in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zambia. This program operates a challenge fund to identify and support promising innovations that contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive development in these countries.

The Project Manager is part of an SNV Country Organisation. The Project Manager is responsible for project implementation in Ethiopia while liaising and working with the IAP Program Management Unit. The Project Manager manages the start-up, implementation, and closing of the project in Ethiopia, within scope, budget, timeline and acceptable quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders. The IAP program is a multi-country project, which will require the Project Manager to work closely with administrative and technical team members from other program locations. The Project Manager works in line with SNV standards and embraces SNV`s approach to project management and donor regulations, in order to achieve high quality results and deliverables of the project.

Main Responsibilities:

• Disseminate the launch of the challenge fund and support the selection and contracting of innovative businesses.
• Guide businesses through milestone delivery, growth, and investment planning.
• Engage with the investment ecosystem and represent SNV at relevant gatherings.
• Identify insights, contribute to knowledge dissemination, and liaise with potential additional donors to grow the IAP program.
• Participate in team meetings, share insights, and report regularly on progress and impact.
• Initiate project plans, assign deliverables, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with SNV and donor requirements.
• Ensure quality of project deliverables and provide necessary technical support.
• Build and maintain relationships with team members, partners, and donors, ensuring high SNV visibility.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and project upscaling, and support project closure and evaluation.
• Manage and account for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified in the donor-, sub-grant-, sub-consultancy-, partner-, and consortium- contracts.
• Collect, consolidate, and review project information, contributing to internal and external knowledge development.
• Identify and attend workshops and conferences that align to the investment and enterprise development ecosystem.
• When applicable can be appointed as (national) focal point of an expertise network.

Additional related tasks as from time to time directed by Line Manager

Qualifications and competencies:

• Master’s degree (Proficiency level equivalent) in relevant technical discipline and (6 or more years) relevant experience in development work, project management and sector(s) in an international, multiple country context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work with teams by fostering cooperation to achieve objectives, set goals and priorities, assess required actions, make decisive decisions, analyze and solve problems systematically, and take proactive measures to meet or exceed objectives.
• Experience in private sector development and fund Management
• Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Interest in private sector development and in the fight against poverty and inequality
• Initiative and creativity in solving problems, Having a complete picture of the context and overview of the whole problem.
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with the team
• High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion, and willingness to learn
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Solid computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP by Design and SharePoint is an added advantage

Contract Type: National

Expected start date:  October 01, 2024.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Contract Duration: Two years with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 9th of August 2024. Please submit your application only via: Smart Recruiters/I’m interested. All information will be in the strictest confidence.

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  

SNV offers 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 and global network of experts.

Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.