Deadline: 15 February, 2021
Location: Bamako, Mali
SNV is seeking to fill the role of Project Manager, Accountable Local Governance Programme (PGLR).
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, budgeting, implementation, 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
- Coordinate the project consortium with the partners
- Work closely with the country management team and other consortium staff members
- Manage project budget in line with SNV procedures and requirements
- Manage all project reporting according to SNV and donor requirements
- Guide knowledge development, documentation and communication and branding in close collaboration with the consortium staff members
- Present results and represent the project both internally and externally
- Perform any other duties in line with the position
Requirements
- Relevant advanced academic qualification at master’s level
- Postgraduate qualification in project management is a plus
- Ten years, minimum, of progressively responsible professional experience in the implementation of development projects, particularly in the areas of governance, gender, youth and decentralisation
- Six years, minimum, of experience in successfully managing development work in an international and multiple country context
- Solid experience in the coordination and management of projects, programmes, consortia and steering committees
- Experience in governance, decentralisation and local development
- Experience in policy and strategy development in an international organisation
- Experience in conducting advocacy and influencing actions
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Solid experience in project management
- Experience with managing EKN-funded project is a bonus
- Experience in handing monitoring and evaluation aspects of a project
- Excellent social and networking skills
- Strong strategic decision-making and excellent communication skills (written and oral) including reporting and presentation skills
- Professional fluency in both written and spoken French and English
To apply and for more information, click here.
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