Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 28 May 2017
Company Description
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation with long-term, local presence in over 30 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our team of advisors works with local partners to equip communities and businesses with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. SNV works across three sectors: Agriculture, Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Several international donors fund our programmes. SNV has a +100 million euro annual turnover and is aiming for further growth.
Job Description
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is currently in the phase of negotiating with the EU for the Project de renforcement de la resilience des populations des regions septentrionales du Cameroun (PRESEC)." The project takes place in the Northern provinces of Cameroon, with bases in Maroua/ Garoua, Mora and Adamoua. It forms part of the EU Fonds Fiduciaire d'Urgence pour l'Afrique, "Programme de réponse à l’impact des mouvements de populations internes et externes dans les régions du Septentrion camerounais". The project is for a duration of three years.
The Team Leader/Project Manager has responsibility for overall management of the upcoming 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 SNV project staff working exclusively in his/her project.
• 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.
Qualifications
• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Agronomy or Agricultural Economy;
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted donor funded development projects, preferably in Africa;
• Solid experience in project management, especially for EU/EDF funded projects;
• Able to strategically inspire and energies project teams;
• Background in/understanding of agriculture, preferably Food Security and Nutrition;
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation;
• 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 all project locations and to work in a fragile environment in North Cameroon, with security risks.
Additional Information
The intended start date is 1 June 2017 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 3 years from this date.
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 highly professional and diverse working environment. For more information, please visit our website: www.snvworld.org
Please send in your CV and application letter before 14-05-2017
Duty Station: There are no high-standard schooling opportunities in Maroua
How to apply:
Please APPLY ONLINE at: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/SNV/114649578-project-manager-contingent-to-donor-funding-