Apply: SNV TIDE Project Manager

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Mbarara, Uganda

SNV is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of TIDE Project Manager.

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical knowledge to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage and motivate the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders
  • Take responsibility for the (technical) content of project, ensure quality of the deliverables and ensure sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards
  • Manage and account for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project
  • Ensure security and (financial risk) mitigation
  • Guide, develop, coach and motivate team members
  • Ensure uniform understanding and practice in planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of agriculture projects in line with SNV’s internal frameworks and donor guidelines
  • Account and report to SNV and the donor on project performance
  • Contribute to internal and external knowledge development by ensuring full documentation and sharing of project insights and results
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with team, external partners and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding according to donor guidelines
  • Position SNV within the sector at the country level
  • Develop proposals and secure funding for agriculture programmes
  • Lead complex assignments, set benchmarks for results, and monitor quality of advisory services

Requirements

  • Ten years, minimum, of relevant and progressive experience in agriculture service delivery, seven years, minimum, in a management role, preferably in East Africa
  • Proven abilities in managing large scale and complex development projects in agriculture
  • Solid sector background and proven track record in the dairy sector
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation aspects of project
  • International work experience and the ability to effectively coach and lead a team of advisors and project managers in a multi-cultural setting
  • Ten years, minimum, of managerial experience with professional teams, integrating and steering different processes at national sector level
  • Solid experience in project management and managing multiple donor-funded projects
  • Visionary and able to strategically inspire and energise project teams operating in different parts of the country
  • Knowledge and understanding of the international development context and trends of agriculture sector
  • Proven ability to mobilise financial resources from the public and private sector, and familiarity with key financiers and actors in the agriculture sector
  • Excellent social and networking skill, as well as interpersonal and influencing skills to engage with governments, donors, the private sector and civil society
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English
  • Willingness to travel to all project locations in the country to oversee and monitor project work and sites

To apply and for more information, click here.

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