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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