Project Manager - Green Jobs for Youth in Mozambique (GeraSol)

Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance.  Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

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Job Description

SNV is looking for a Project Manager for the Green Jobs for Youth in Northern Mozambique project (GeraSol). GeraSol targets youth employment and entrepreneurship in the decentralized renewable energy (DRE) sector in the three Mozambican provinces of Niassa, Nampula and Cabo Delgado.

The project is a 4.5-year project co-funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) in partnership with the private sector. The project builds upon the achievements of the BRILHO program, implemented by SNV in collaboration with the Mozambican government and private sector, which has already provided energy access to over 1.6 million people in Mozambique.  

As the Project Manager your role is crucial in driving youth employment and entrepreneurship in the decentralized renewable energy sector. This multifaceted position involves strategic planning, project execution, adaptable stakeholder engagement, and resource management. You will be the driving force behind project success, ensuring on-time deliverables and effective collaboration with diverse partners and stakeholders. This opportunity not only positions you to lead a project with a significant impact on youth employment and renewable energy access in Mozambique, but also allows you to leverage SNV’s well-established presence through the BRILHO program. This presents an exciting platform for you to contribute to the green revolution, climate agenda, green job markets, and catalyze business innovation. Moreover, it will allow you to expand your network in the development sector.

As the Project Manager, you'll report directly to the Energy Sector Leader. You'll also collaborate closely with global leads in Access to Energy and Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, alongside our local technical team. You will be based in Nampula, known for its captivating landscapes and culinary delights, all while being just a short two-hour journey from the cultural treasure trove of Ilha de Moçambique.

Join us in shaping a greener future for Mozambique, one driven by renewable energy and empowering its youth.

Key Responsibilities

Part of your key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Strategic Co-Design: Collaboratively shape the project's strategic approach in collaboration with SNV leadership members.
• Project Leadership: Overall responsibility for day-to-day project implementation.
• Interconnectivity: Establish robust connections between the Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (YEE) project and other relevant programs, projects and institutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and navigate complex dynamics to drive project goals and design strategic interventions for success.
• Strategic Partnership Development: Engage actively with both public and private partners to design strategic project interventions.
• Effective Project Setup: Provide guidance for project setup, encompassing the development of work plans, budgets, and a competence table specifying financial responsibilities and mandates.
• Resource Management: Oversee the management of all human, physical, and financial resources allocated to the project.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the project management team, ensuring the fulfillment of milestones set in the annual work plan. Proactively devise mitigation plans to overcome setbacks or deviations.
• Timely Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the donor, in accordance with donor requirements. Uphold quality standards for international and national experts' project reports, aligning with donor requirements and SNV's professional reporting standards.
• Knowledge Development and Branding: Guide the development of knowledge, documentation, communication, and branding in close collaboration with the donor and the country sector leader.
• Partnership and Funding Exploration: Identify opportunities for follow-up funding and partnerships in conjunction with the country leadership and the business development unit.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• 5-7 years of relevant program experience in areas like access to energy, skills development, TVET, green jobs, and youth employment.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and quickly establish credibility.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, execution, operations, team leadership, and performance measurement.
• Ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical audiences and facilitate learning activities.
• Fluent in English and proficient in Portuguese or Spanish, with a quick learning ability if not already fluent.

Additional qualifications:

• Driven by a focus on achieving project goals, with a relentless commitment to success.
• Possess a proactive, self-starting approach while being astute in recognizing when to escalate issues.
• Proficiency in optimizing project resources, encompassing both human and financial assets, to attain maximum impact and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Proven experience in applying development approaches that foster gender equality, empower women economically, and engage youth effectively.
• Exhibit creative problem-solving skills, consistently identifying actionable solutions for intricate challenges.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality monitoring and evaluation, coupled with a fundamental grasp of statistics.

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Full time, International
• Duty Station: Nampula, Mozambique
• Contract Duration: 2 years with the possibility to extend based on performance
• Expected Start Date: 1st of January 2024 (contingent to funding)
• Travel: In country

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 24th of October. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence.
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.

*SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Working at SNV  
SNV offers 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 and global network of experts.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. 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.  

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