Deadline: 04 November, 2020
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Stichting Nederlandse Vrijwilligers (SNV) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Project Manager, Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) project
SNV’s mission is to make a lasting difference in the lives of millions of people living in poverty.
Responsibilities
- Manage overall project activities including planning, budgets, implementation processes, partnership management and results
- Lead and manage the performance of the local project implementation team
- Build, strengthen and manage collaborations with governments, key partners, institutions and stakeholders
- Manage co-investment grant contracts with inclusive business companies and coordinate project consortium partners
- Work closely with the multi country PMU programme manager, finance manager and other consortium staff members
- Manage IAP Uganda sub project budget in line with SNV procedures and requirements
- Responsible for all project reporting according to SNV and donor requirements
- Guide knowledge development, documentation and communication and branding in close collaboration with the PMU
- Present results and represent the project both internally and externally
Requirements
- Relevant advanced academic qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management is an advantage
- Ten years, minimum, of progressively responsible work experience in implementing relevant development projects at technical level preferably in sectors of agriculture, WASH and energy
- Five years of experience in managing a project of not less than one million dollar or euro
- Experience with multi-country projects and consortium is a plus
- Solid experience in project management
- Experience with managing SIDA funded project is a bonus
- Solid technical knowledge of inclusive business models or social enterprises
- Experience with grant or challenge fund management is a plus
- Ability to strategically lead, inspire and energise project teams
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation aspects of a project
- Fluency in both written and spoken English
To apply and for more information, click here.
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