Project Manager at SNV

Project Manager at SNV

 

Job Overview

Position: Project Manager
Company: SNV Netherlands
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

About SNV:

SNV is a global development partner with a mission to transform agri-food, energy, and water systems in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, SNV focuses on gender equality, social inclusion, climate adaptation, and strong institutions. With over 1,600 employees, SNV aims to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships for sustainable and equitable lives.

Job Description:

As the Project Manager for the NOURISH Tanzania initiative, you will lead efforts to enhance food security for 168,000 smallholder farmer households. The role involves addressing challenges such as low productivity, limited market access, and nutritional deficiencies in specific regions through increased productivity, diversified food supply, and improved household resource utilization. The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in implementing strategies and making a lasting impact on smallholder farmers’ lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership and Design:

• Shape the project’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Design and implement innovative solutions to address agricultural challenges in Tanzania.
• Provide thought leadership and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Navigate complex stakeholder relationships, including donors, government officials, and technical experts.
• Work closely with the donor, deputy team leader, and value chain coordinators to ensure effective collaboration.

Project Implementation and Analysis:

• Lead and coordinate the NOURISH Tanzania project, overseeing diverse components.
• Analyze challenges and barriers to productivity, identifying innovative solutions.
• Utilize a deep understanding of the Tanzanian agriculture sector to drive impactful change.

People Management and Partnerships:

• Manage a team of professionals, including value chain coordinators and technical experts.
• Foster effective partnerships with civil society organizations to enhance project outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent proficiency) such as agriculture, rural development, agribusiness, or nutrition.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a project manager or team leader in international development.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, emphasizing coaching and development.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in partnership management within the international development sector.
• Experience working in an international context, showcasing cultural sensitivity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated conceptual thinking, adaptability, and innovation.
• Experience in managing diverse teams and partnerships, including government relations.
• Strong ambition to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Profound knowledge of project management procedures, systems, and finance processes.
• Result-oriented with a focus on impactful outcomes.
• Experience living and working in eastern and southern Africa.

Additional Information:

• Contract Type: Full time, international employment contract.
• Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
• Contract Duration: 2 years with the possibility for extension.
• Expected Start Date: March/April 2024.
• Travel: Frequent travel within Tanzania.

How to Apply: If your credentials meet the outlined profile, apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on December 19, 2023, via Smart Recruiters. All information will be processed confidentially.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV: SNV offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a challenging work environment, and opportunities to lead and innovate. The organization is committed to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. For more information, visit SNV Careers.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, and sexual orientation, etc.

Vetting: SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct.

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