Project Manager at SNV

Key delivery: Project set-up and design: The project management approach is clear and structured. All project team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and expected deliverables. The project is planned to be executed in compliance with relevant procedures and donor requirements. Project Management: The project is implemented smoothly, timely, and highly quality. Risks are successfully managed, and relationships are effectively managed. Project quality assurance: The project meets the technical product quality standard. Contract Management & Project Accounting: Contractual commitments and project finance are managed, reported on time, and are compliant. All relevant stakeholders are fully informed and (if necessary) approval is obtained in case of deviation from the initial contract or budget. People Management & Team Leadership: The project is staffed in a timely manner. SNV and local staff are qualified and motivated, and their performance is managed against project expectations. Business development: Opportunities are utilised on time, and threats are recognised and countered promptly. Analysis & Reporting: Consistent data and information are available and insightful. The Management and Project Support Office is always up to date. Knowledge Development: Project insights and results documented, analysed, and improvements proposed. Contribution to business development processes.   Key Responsibilities • Lead overall implementation of the HORAS project, ensuring delivery of project objectives across multiple districts in line with agreed workplans, budgets, and donor commitments. • Manage and motivate a multidisciplinary project team, providing leadership, performance management, and coordination across advisors, district focal points, and partners. • Oversee project planning, financial management, and donor compliance, ensuring adherence to SNV procedures, contractual obligations, and reporting requirements. • Maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including government institutions, private sector actors, farmer organisations, and development partners. • Ensure high-quality project delivery and adaptive management, using monitoring data and lessons learned to continuously improve implementation. • Strengthen the positioning and sustainability of the HORAS Hub, identifying opportunities for partnerships, innovation, and future programme development.