Company Description
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org
Job Description
Background
SNV is constantly looking for seasoned and dynamic Team Leaders and Project Managers for large single and multi-country projects, subject to donor approval. This vacancy, therefore, intends to build a pool of Team leaders/Project Managers, in the thematic area of Livestock and Dairy for SNV countries in Africa and Asia.
The livestock and dairy sectors play an important role in agricultural economies, both in terms of the contribution to GDP and nutrition & food security. Associated to rising incomes, continuing urbanisation and changing food preferences in developing world, demographic growth increase the demand for livestock & dairy products and generates a driving fundamental change in production systems that can catalyse poverty reduction, regional trade and a greater inclusion of small-scale producers and pastoralists in emerging economic opportunities. SNV is committed to harness this “demand-driven” revolution to poverty alleviation in rural areas and within livestock & dairy value chains while taking into consideration the increasing pressure and competition on natural resources associated to the growing recurrence of extreme climate events that generates threats for pastoral mobility, risks and uncertainties, especially in dry lands. Hence, SNV is engaged in the promotion of innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of systems and secure, in the process of co-evolution, their diversity and their properties such as resilience, robustness and sustainability.
Overview of the Position
The Team Leader/Project Manager has responsibility for overall management of the project which includes: efficient management of financial resources; review and approval of project budgets and monitoring expenditures; supervision of field operations; procurement; supervision of monitoring and evaluation; and ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required. S/he will ensure full compliance with the donor contract and regulations and will oversee the project reporting process to the donor. S/he will oversee performance management of all project staff working exclusively in his/her project.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute overall project management;
- Guide the project set-up, including developing work plans, budgets and competence table with financial responsibilities and mandates;
- Build, strengthen and manage partnerships with regional governments, key partners, institutions and stakeholders;
- Manage donor relations;
- Overall management of all human, physical and financial resources related to the project;
- Monitor performance of the project management team to ensure all milestones set in the annual work plan are met, develop mitigation plans to reduce risks and take corrective actions to remedy any deviation from the work plans;
- Account and report to SNV and the donor on project performance;
- Guide knowledge development, documentation and communication and branding in close collaboration with donor;
- Identify follow-up funding and partnership possibilities with country management and business development.
Requirements
- A relevant post-graduate qualification in Agronomy or Agricultural Economy or Animal science;
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted development projects, preferably in Africa or Asia;
- At least 10 years professional working experience in assisting, advising or implementing policy-based strategic planning in the agriculture sector livestock and livestock and dairy value chain;
- 6 years professional working experience in supporting institutional reforms in the agricultural dairy sector.
- Solid experience in project management, especially for EU/EDF funded projects;
- Able to strategically inspire and energies project teams;
- Demonstrated experience in managing various stakeholders;
- Excellent social and networking skills, ability to engage with the private sector, civil society and governments;
- Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills;
- Fluency in English and French is required;
- Willingness to travel to project implementation locations.
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 31 May 2017.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement
NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted
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