Project Manager
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Job Description
Context and purpose of the job
The Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) program supports innovative inclusive business models that engage and benefit low-income populations in Bangladesh Ethiopia Uganda and Zambia. This program operates a challenge fund to identify and support promising innovations that contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive development in these countries.
Reporting to the Agri-Food Sector Leader and with a dotted/matrix line to Multi-Country Project Manager the Project Manager is part of an SNV Country Organisation. The Project Manager is responsible for project implementation in Bangladesh while liaising and working with the IAP Program Management Unit. The Project Manager manages the start-up implementation and closing of the project in Bangladesh within scope budget timeline and acceptable quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders. The IAP program is a multi-country project which will require the Project Manager to work closely with administrative and technical team members from other program locations. The Project Manager works in line with SNV standards and embraces SNVs approach to business development project management and donor regulations in order to achieve high quality results and deliverables of the project.
Main Responsibilities
Challenge Fund Management & Business Support
- Launch the challenge fund promote applicant opportunities and support the training selection and contracting of innovative inclusive businesses.
- Support business plan implementation identify capacity needs provide technical support as needed to IAP grantees from this round.
- Coordinate and support data collection with investees and conduct field monitoring and verification of grantee progress.
- Guide businesses through milestone achievements including M&E growth and investment planning.
Project Planning Delivery & Compliance
- Develop and manage project plans including assigning tasks managing timelines and budgets and ensuring compliance with SNV and donor standards.
- Manage the administrative financial and HR aspects of the project to ensure compliance with SNVs internal policies and donor requirements.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality project deliverables.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Engage with the investment and business development ecosystem and represent SNV at relevant gatherings raising visibility and networking with potential donors to grow the IAP program.
- Maintain relationships with team members partners and in collaboration with the CD with donors fostering collaboration and a strong presence for SNV.
Knowledge Sharing & Innovation
- Identify and document key learnings contributing to internal and external knowledge-sharing initiatives dissemination and communications.
- Ensure all supporting documents are in place and filed according to SNVs/IAPs file sharing systems.
- Seek opportunities for innovation project upscaling and ensure effective project closure and evaluation.
Reporting & Team Collaboration
- Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to programme reporting by sharing project learnings progress challenges and impact.
Professional Development & Representation
- Identify and attend workshops conferences and events to strengthen connections in the investment and enterprise development ecosystem.
- Serve as a focal point within expertise networks supporting SNVs business development efforts as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other related tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
Qualifications :
Educational Requirements
- Masters degree or equivalent proficiency in a relevant technical discipline (business administration development work impact business project management or related fields)
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in development work business administration impact business and/or investment project management and/or related sectors within an international multi-country context
- Proven work experience of at least 3 years of private sector engagement and knowledge of inclusive business is desirable.
Core Competencies
- Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively fostering cooperation to achieve goals and objectives
- Skilled in setting goals prioritizing tasks assessing required actions and making decisive decisions
- Ability to analyze and solve problems systematically and proactively to meet or exceed objectives
- Strong dedication to setting high-quality standards and driving continuous improvement and quality assurance
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Personal Attributes
- Genuine interest in private sector development poverty alleviation and reducing inequality
- High initiative creativity in problem-solving flexibility reliability discretion and commitment to ongoing learning
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent team player with cross-cultural skills
- Strong facilitation skills
Technical Skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint etc.)
- Knowledge of SAP ByDesign and SharePoint is an added advantage
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in an international multi-country project environment
- Willingness to participate in field activities and travel as required
Additional Information :
Duty stations : Dhaka with frequent travel to the respective project areas.
Contract duration : 1.5 years until the end of the programme in March 2027
Expected Joining Date : As soon as possible.
Working Hours : Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week)
Salary & Benefits : Competitive salary as per organisation salary structure.
Other benefits : Provident fund gratuity group life insurance critical illness for employee hospitalization insurance coverage for employee and family member (spouse and children) and other benefits will be applicable according to the policy.
How to apply:
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by submitting a brief letter of motivation (1 page) and your CV (not more than 3 pages). Your CV should highlight your prior work achievements; it should not be a list of your current or prior job responsibilities.
In your motivation letter please answer the question:
Why are you interested in the Project Manager position and what do you believe makes you the strongest candidate to fill the position
Please apply through SmartRecuriters by 20 July 2025.
Reference and vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people willing to act as a reference.We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.
As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse or sexual harassment) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
