Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager leads and manages the project's planning, inception, implementation, closure, and workforce within the scope, budget, timeline, acceptable quality levels, and commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders.

Key activities and result area :

Project set-up and design :   The project management approach is clear and structured. All project team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and expected deliverables. The project is planned to be executed in compliance with relevant procedures and donor requirements.

Project Management :   The project is implemented smoothly, timely, and highly quality. Risks are successfully managed, and relationships are effectively managed.

Project quality assurance :   The project meets the technical product quality standard.

Contract Management & Project Accounting :   Contractual commitments and project finance are managed, reported on time, and are compliant. All relevant stakeholders are fully informed and (if necessary) approval is obtained in case of deviation from the initial contract or budget.

People Management & Team Leadership :   The project is staffed in a timely manner. SNV and local staff are qualified and motivated, and their performance is managed against project expectations.

Business development :   Opportunities are utilized on time, and threats are recognized and countered promptly.

Analysis & Reporting :   Consistent data and information are available and insightful. The Management and Project Support Office is always up to date.

Knowledge Development :   Project insights and results documented, analysed, and improvements proposed. Contribution to business development processes.

Process development : Spot problems and provide solutions to improve processes.  Making agile decisions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the project’s interventions

Qualifications

• Post-graduate (or bachelor with significant experience) qualification in Agriculture, Forestry, Agronomy, Agricultural Economy, or related field;
• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted donor-funded development projects, preferably in Sumatra Island.
• Expert / strong knowledge in commodity supply chains (particularly palm oil), market development (inclusive business is preferred), agroforestry, and community development
• Demonstrated experience in managing various stakeholders.
• Able to strategically inspire and energize project teams.
• Excellent social and networking skills, and ability to engage with the private sector, civil society, and governments.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Indonesian is required

Additional Information

Contract type : National Contract, Full Time.

Contract Duration : 1 year with the possibility of extension

Desired start date : July / August 2025

Working at SNV

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. 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.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

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  11 July 2025 .

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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.

Reference check and vetting

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference.  We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.

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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