Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
SNV is seeking to recruit the services of a Project Manager (PM). The major responsibilities of this position are:
Project set-up and design
• Sets up and communicates administrative, governance, accounting, HR, M&E structures, and procedures for the project and initiates the implementation of the project plan upon approval of donor(s) and country director,

Project Management
• Leads, manages, and motivates the project team, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, reviews their progress and addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set.
• Manages project closure and evaluation process including hand-over of complete and up-to-date project file to the Country Director and Business Development unit based on project management procedures.

Project quality assurance
• Takes responsibility for the (technical) content of a project, ensures quality of the deliverables, and ensures sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards.

Contract Management & Project Accounting
• Manages and accounts for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified in the donor-, sub-grant-, sub-consultancy-, partner-, consortium- and Local Capacity Builders contracts.
• Ensures security and (financial risk) mitigation (incl. due diligence)

People Management & Team Leadership
• Guides, develops, coaches, and motivates team members and prepares resource estimation based on forecast to attract and recruit (SNV staff, consultants and/or Local Capacity Builders). Advises HR and country management on contract conditions for consultants and Local Capacity Builders, within guidelines and project budget.

Business development
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with 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.

Analysis & Reporting
• Ensures collection, consolidation, and review of project information, according to SNV’s monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
• Analyses and provides advice to management how to incorporate the new insights/best practices into the organisation’s policies and practices.

Knowledge Development
• Contributes to internal and external knowledge development, by full documentation and sharing of project insights and results.

Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in hydrogeology, and/or engineering, behavioural science, public health, project management, work experience in a senior management position.
• Degree in hydrogeology, and/or engineering, behavioural science, public health, project management and NGO’s work.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in similar field, of which should be in the WASH sector.
• Proven and good understanding of community-based approaches, including clear involvement of children, women, and people with disabilities in the hygiene promotion and others sector that are related to WASH.
• Track record on public relations, communication, coordination, and networking skills.
• Proficiency in use of a wide range of statistical, Geographical Information Systems, software applications, engineering and computer software programs for project design, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and information system management.
• Proven ability for networking with major players in government and across the development Sector.
• Proven record and ability in working at both strategic and operational level and organization.
• Proven experience of preparing and managing budgets.
• Proven experience in working on results based or output-based financing modalities is an added advantage
• Good attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• Understanding of the donor compliance needs for a variety of humanitarian donors, government, and corporations.
• Be a team player and ready to collaborate with others in positive manner.

Additional Information
Terms of Appointment
• This is a full-time position based in Lira, Uganda. The contract duration is 2 years, with possibility of extension. The desired starting date is February 13, 2023. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, including a competitive secondary benefits package.

Working at SNV
• 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: www.snv.org

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English until 20th January 2023.
• SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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