SNV Netherlands Development Organization is a not-for-profit international development Organisation, founded in the Netherlands in 1965. SNV operates in more than 25 developing countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. For detailed information on SNV visit: www.snv.org.
Working in Cambodia since 2005, SNV implements projects in the agriculture, energy, and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sectors. Using market-based approaches, we emphasize environmental sustainability and inclusive development. We lower the barriers to economic and social development and promote local ownership. SNV provides tailor-made and sustainable interventions that are effective at raising incomes, providing meaningful employment opportunities, and improving access to and coverage of basic services. Our interventions acknowledge the critical importance of improved climate change resilience and mitigation strategies to achieve sustainable change. Our work is aligned with the country’s national development priorities and strategies. We work in close collaboration with the royal government, civil society, and private sector. Our multi-national team of experts works from our national office in Phnom Penh.
Project Background
Access to modern energy is a prerequisite for social and economic development, and to achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Through SNV’s project and programmes, we address the negative social, economic, environmental, gender, and health implications of traditional cooking in rural Cambodia. The use of biomass for cooking fuel and associated smoke exposure contributes to serious health problems, leading to the death of 14,000 people in Cambodia per year.
SNV promotes through market based approaches, the dissemination of efficient artisan cookstoves for firewood, as well as the accelerates the transition from firewood to clean cooking fuels. SNV enhances awareness, activates demand, and builds capacity of local institutions aligned with Cambodia’s National Energy Efficiency Policy, its National Determined Contributions, and Health Plans.
Role of the Project Manager
The SNV Energy Sector in Cambodia has different projects funded by multi- and bilateral donors, investors and charities. The project manager will be responsible for at least three projects: Clean and Improved Cooking in the Mekong, Improved Cooking on Carbon Credits and Smoke Free Village. The Project Manager manages the planning and implementation of the projects, 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 Project Manager works in compliance to SNV standards, SNV`s approach to project management, and donor regulations, to achieve high quality and results and deliverables of the project.
Job Description
The Project Manager builds and maintains effective relationships within the team and external partners 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. Recognizes threats in time and analyses potential solutions while making sure relevant colleagues are informed.
S/HE acts as senior technical expert for SME development in direct support to the private sector and by creating an enabling environment for the private sector to operate in, to run business and to make investments feasible. Ascertain the profile and level of business readiness of SMEs, make a roadmap of potential to investments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in specialised/ relevant technical field and (min. 7 years) experience in development work and project implementation in relevant topics such such as energy, gender, health, or climate change related projects.
- Ability to ensures progress, and reviews quality of own expertise and ensures client support and satisfaction during projects.
- Demonstrates analytical skills and ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace causes of issues and their possible solutions.
- Ability to encouraging and guiding team members in order to make their performance more effective and to enhance their self-perception and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to be setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- The ability to hold on to views and plans of action despite adversity.
- Women are encouraged to apply for this position.
Additional Information
Interested applicants are requested to submit CV, and cover letter via the SmartRecruiter through provided link. The application should be submitted by Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SNV/743999907568947-project-manager
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