SNV seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, results-oriented and proven professional who will work with the country team in Zambia to manage the 7million EUR Increasing Climate Resilience in Energy & Agriculture Systems and Entrepreneurship (INCREASE) project, delivering on its goal to address the major challenge of climate change that farmers, agribusinesses, and SMEs are facing. To achieve this the project will strengthen the adaptive capacity of agricultural and energy systems as well as the promotion of climate smart (CS) diversification practices and productive use of renewable energy. The project works with the larger agribusinesses in Cotton, Dairy and Horticulture and covers Eastern, Central, Copper belt, Lusaka and Southern provinces, initially targeting to reach 11,300 small Holder farmers in the 3 value chains. The project has started in January 2020 and will run till end 2022.
The Project Manager leads and manages the planning, inception, implementation, closing and the workforce of the project, within scope, budget, timeline and acceptable quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor (Sida) and other relevant stakeholders. The Project Manager works in line with SNV standards, SNVs approach to project management and donor regulations, in order to achieve high quality of the agreed results and deliverables of the project.
The Project Manager in his/her role as Sector Leader steers the sector programme development and quality of practice at the country level, in line with the global sector strategy and in consultation with the Global Sector Team and the Country Management team(s). The Sector Leader oversees all Project Managers in the sector for their implementations to be in line with the global sector agreements and improve the quality of the overall sector performance at the country level. The Sector Leader is member of the Country Management Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will have following key responsibilities:
Terms of Appointment:
This is a full-time position with the successful candidate contracted up until and including December 31, 2022 with the possibility to extend for another one year, contingent to performance and funding.
How to Apply:
Please apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English before January 4, 2022.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Working at SNV:
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website:Â www.snv.org
SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Please apply online at:Â https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SNV/743999793058524-increase-project-manager-sector-leader-agriculture
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