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Project Manager – WASH International Non-profit Jobs – SNV
Job Title: Project Manager – WASH
Organization: SNV
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
SNV is a not-for-profit
international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years
ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries
in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international
advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations
with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes
and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of
poverty and guide their own development. SNV has been present in Uganda since
1989 and currently supports interventions in 108 districts across the country.
We work with over 100 local partners, 80% of which are based in the districts
where we operate. Our work focuses on the Agriculture, Energy and Water,
Sanitation & Hygiene sectors. In 2014, we contributed to improved income,
food security, employment and use of basic services for 1.1 million people in
Uganda. Of our full-time employed staff, 90% are Ugandan nationals.
international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years
ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries
in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international
advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations
with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes
and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of
poverty and guide their own development. SNV has been present in Uganda since
1989 and currently supports interventions in 108 districts across the country.
We work with over 100 local partners, 80% of which are based in the districts
where we operate. Our work focuses on the Agriculture, Energy and Water,
Sanitation & Hygiene sectors. In 2014, we contributed to improved income,
food security, employment and use of basic services for 1.1 million people in
Uganda. Of our full-time employed staff, 90% are Ugandan nationals.
Job Summary: The Project Manager- WASH will lead and
manage the planning, inception, implementation, closing and workforce of the
project within scope, budget, timeline and acceptable quality levels along the
commitments specified in the contract signed with the donor, in line with SNV
standards, SNV`s approach to Project Management and donor regulations in order
to achieve high quality and timely the agreed results and deliverables of the
project.
manage the planning, inception, implementation, closing and workforce of the
project within scope, budget, timeline and acceptable quality levels along the
commitments specified in the contract signed with the donor, in line with SNV
standards, SNV`s approach to Project Management and donor regulations in order
to achieve high quality and timely the agreed results and deliverables of the
project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design
and set up of project management components: Initiate contract handover from the
Prospect Team, set up and communicate administrative, governance,
accounting, HR, M&E structures and procedures for the project and
draft and upon approval of donor and country director initiate
implementation of the project implementation plan, as per the SNV project
management procedures, relevant SNV structures and procedures, accounting
principles and donor requirements and contract - Leadership
and Management: Lead,
manage relationships and motivate the project team, partners and relevant
stakeholders, plan and assign deliverables and activities to all relevant,
review their progress and address deviations in terms of timelines and
quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set,
manage project closure and evaluation process including hand- over of
complete and up-to-date project file to Sector Leader, Country Director
and Business Development unit based on project management procedures - Human
Resources Management & Team Leadership: Plan and manage HR workflow by
forecasting personnel needs of project, support in recruitment &
selection according to SNV HR guidelines, co- decide on employment of
project staff (SNV staff / consultants/ LCBs), manage the work plans and
quality of project staff and steer their performance, in line with HR
policy, and in consultation with the Sector Leader and/or Country Director
as line manager of staff when needed, advise HRO and country management on
contract conditions / fee for LCBs and consultants for project according
SNV consultancy- and LCB guidelines and within project budget - Monitoring,
Evaluation and Reporting: Formulate
and implement M&E plan (including external and internal reviews and
evaluations) and (donor) reporting for project, including risk monitoring
and reporting on changes, deviations and taking corrective mitigation
actions if needed to keep project on track in line with project management
standards, M&E framework and donor reporting requirements - Knowledge,
documentation and communication: Ensure full synthesis, analysis and documentation and sharing of
project insights and results, signal potential for positioning,
innovation, upscaling and potential follow up projects - Network
and Relationship building: Build
and maintain effective relationships, with team, external partners and the
donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding according
to donor guidelines in all appropriate activities working with and drawing
on available communication support, Identify follow up RM and partnership
possibilities with country management and BD unit
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
Project Manager- WASH must hold a Degree in hydrogeology, and/or
engineering, behavioral science, public health, project management and
NGO’s work. - Master’s
degree in hydrogeology, and/or engineering, behavioral science, public
health, project management, work experience in a senior management
position. - At
least ten years of work experience in similar field, of which should be in
the WASH sector. - Proven
understanding and hands on experience in managing large and complex donor
funded projects, including strategic and business planning skills and a
good appreciation of financial management. - 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. - Project
Capacity and ability to build trust and relationships organize people and
manage performance of teams. - Track
record on public relations, communication, coordination and networking
skills. - Excellent
skills in speaking, reading and writing English. - 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 or
organization. - Proven
experience of preparing and managing budgets. - Proven
experience in working on results based or output based financing
modalities is an added advantage - Keen
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to apply by uploading your CV and letter
of motivation to their online recruitment database by clicking on the link
below.
interested candidates are encouraged to apply by uploading your CV and letter
of motivation to their online recruitment database by clicking on the link
below.
Deadline: 19th April 2018
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