SNV recruits 01 Project Manager-Sustainable Technology

Project Manager-Sustainable Technology Adaptation project for Mali’s Pastoralists Plus

Bamako, Mali

Full-time

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation – by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline.

 In Africa, SNV is present in 15 countries, including Mali. Its interventions in Mali began in 1979. At SNV Mali, our goal is to support local actors and strengthen their performance so that they work fully to reduce poverty and contribute to good governance. SNV Mali is currently implementing a portfolio of projects in the Agriculture, Water and Sanitation and Energy sectors – three huge global challenges that have a strong impact on the poor and are closely linked to climatic changes. In each of the sectors, SNV pays particular attention to the integration of gender, youth and employment, governance and climate change. Currently, we have offices in Bamako, Sikasso, Ségou, Mopti, and Gao, and we work directly through subcontractors in the district of Bamako and the regions of Sikasso, Gao, Mopti, Segou, Koulikoro, Kayes and Timbuktu.

For more information on our operations in Mali and SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Projet STAMP+

SNV- Dutch Development Organisation, has obtained funding from the Dutch Embassy for the scaling up of the Sustainable Technology Adaptation project for Mali’s Pastoralists (STAMP +) in the regions of Gao, Ménaka, Timbuktu, Kidal and Mopti.

At the end of the three-year project (2019 – 2021), an additional 45,000 pastoral farmers are expected to actively use the GARBAL information service. As part of this phase of expansion of the project, in addition to scaling up the service in new regions, it is also planned to expand the informational content offered to councils, particularly in the field of animal health. In addition, an application will be developed to facilitate farmers’ financial access to inputs. Thus, the GARBAL service, which is a decision support tool, will not only enable pastoral pastoralists to consider their movements and that of their animals with a better forecast, but also to increase the productivity of their livestock. The service will be accessible from simple mobile phones through a call to a centre managed by ORANGE Mali. The project is implemented as part of a public-private partnership. Thus, it associates several partners, who are beside SNV, ORANGE Mali, Hoefsloot Spatial Solutions (HSS), TASSAGHT, the Ministry of the Breeding and the Fishing.

As part of the implementation of this project, SNV needs to expand its team by recruiting a Project Manager of the STAMP project, based in Bamako.

Job Description

The 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 SNV project staff working exclusively in his/her project.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Management Committee and under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director of SNV Mali and ultimately of the Country Director of SNV Mali, with the support of the project team, the incumbent is responsible for leadership and coordination of: program planning and management; coordination of programmatic themes; political analysis and will be in charge of the following:

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, pastoralism, livestock or Agricultural Economy;

Minimum of ten years of progressive responsibility work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted donor-funded development projects, preferably in Africa;

Solid experience in project management including innovative solutions;

Able to strategically inspire and energies project teams;

Sound experience in a public-private partnership;

Background in/understanding of agriculture, preferably livestock and pastoralism;

Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation;

Demonstrated experience in managing various stakeholders;

Excellent social and networking skills, the 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 with security risks.

Additional Information

This is a full-time international position with the successful candidate being contracted for one year with the possibility of extension. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  A pension plan, life and medical insurances are included in the benefits package. The desired start date for this position is 01 April 2019.

SNV is a global organisation committed to bringing different people, ideas and perspectives together. We invite especially women to submit their application as we want to increase the number of women in leadership positions.

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV (no more than three pages) and letter of motivation before 28 February 2019. Please submit your application in English language.