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\u00a0and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of \u20ac130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia 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. SNV aims more explicitly for systems change during project preparation and implementation \u2013 by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation, with decentralised management.<\/p>\n
Our Global Support Unit (70 staff) backstops our teams around the world. For more information on SNV, visit our website:\u00a0www.snv.org<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Project Manager\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Overview and Background<\/strong><\/p>\n As a pro-poor development organization, SNV facilitates smallholder agricultural value chain development by promoting production efficiency and product quality, improve access to input and farm management services, and strengthen farm resilience through climate smart practices. SNV also facilitates better farmer organisation, improved market access while securing companies\u2019 supply base by enhancing farmer loyalty and investing in fair, equitable and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n SNV Ghana is currently seeking applications for a full-time position for\u00a0a Project Manager.\u00a0<\/strong>The project manager will oversee an anticipated project that seeks to significantly improve sustainable supply of high-quality white sorghum for processing purposes, targeting over 13,000 smallholders in up to 16 districts within the sorghum producing belt of Ghana. The project is expected to increase access to production resources to smallholders and commercial farmers including women and the youth, while creating a robust enabling environment for further growth. The overarching objective is to create a turnaround in the white sorghum supply chain, where farmers will experience and regard high quality sorghum as profitable business crop that fits well within sustainable farming systems.<\/p>\n Job Description<\/p>\n The Project Manager will lead and manage the planning, and implementation of all project components within the scope, budget, timeline and required quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders. The Project Manager will work in line with SNV standards, SNV`s approach to project management and donor regulations, to achieve high quality agreed results and deliverables of the project. He\/she shall ensure the project objectives and results are achieved with quality and to the expectation of the donor.<\/p>\n He\/she will provide technical leadership and overall direction oversight of the project. Together with other stakeholders, the Project Manager will ensure the timely and successful implementation of SNV\u2019s work, take the lead in brokering input credit scheme for farmers and aggregators as well as providing the needed technical assistance to national and district level actors in the project. The Project Manager will ensure timely \u00a0reporting of activities and project deliverables, develop and maintain relationships with value chain actors, and ensure project visibility at all levels including working with government partner agencies, private sector persons responsible for project deliverables; manage project team, consultants and service providers; budget & financial management; project monitoring and evaluation, and overall coordination of the project in the implementing districts.<\/p>\n Duties & Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n The key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include the following: Takes responsibility for the (technical) content of a project, ensures quality of the deliverables, and ensures sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards.<\/li>\n Manages and accounts for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified\u00a0in the donor, sub-grant, sub-consultancy and partner. Ensures that approval for, coding and booking of all expenditures is done according to the relevant procedures and authorization levels. Prepares, accounts for, manages and reports on project budget (and revisions thereof). Discusses and obtains approval of donor for contract \/ budget deviations. Ensures security and (financial risk) mitigation (incl. due diligence). Fully understands procurement and comply with requirements and contracts.<\/li>\n Guides, develops, coaches, and motivates team members and prepares resource estimation based on forecast to attract and recruit (SNV staff, consultants and\/or service providers). Advises HR and country management on contract conditions for consultants and service providers within guidelines and project budget.<\/p>\n Business development<\/strong> Analysis & Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n Ensures collection, consolidation, and review of project information, according to SNV\u2019s monitoring and evaluation guidelines. Analyses and provides advice to management how to incorporate the new insights\/best practices into the organization\u2019s policies and practices.<\/li>\n Qualifications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Additional Information<\/p>\n Application and Selection Process<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Guidelines: Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application<\/strong>.<\/li>\n 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. 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\nProject set-up<\/strong>
\nSets up and communicates administrative, governance, accounting, HR, M&E structures, and procedures for the project. Initiates implementation of the project plan upon approval by country director, in accordance with the SNV project management procedures, relevant SNV structures and procedures, accounting principles, donor requirements and contracted commitments.
\nProject Management<\/strong>
\nLeads, manages and motivates the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders. Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, monitors and reviews progress and addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget. Manages project closure and evaluation processes including hand-over of complete and up-to-date project file to Country Director and Business Development unit based on project management procedures.<\/p>\n\n
\nBuilds and maintains effective relationships with the team, external partners, and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding. Signals and acts on potential for positioning, innovation, upscaling, and potential follow-up on projects. Timely recognizes and analyses threats and makes sure relevant colleagues are informed.<\/p>\n