Project Manager

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

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The Project Manager of Power for Food Partnership Rwanda is part of an SNV Rwanda Country Office with oversight of program activities Rwanda and a dotted line into an overall framework manager seated outside the country. There is an expectation of regular travel to the field to oversee operations and program activities on the ground. 

The Project Manager leads and manages the implementation, closing and the workforce of the project. He/she ensures delivery 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 builds on the success of REALMS, a regenerative agriculture project, and now incorporate regenerative agriculture with the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE).  The Project Manager works in line with SNV standards, SNV`s approach to project management and donor regulations, in order to achieve high quality and achieve the agreed results and deliverables of the project. 

The successful candidate for this position will have and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in the agri-food and energy spaces, including local implementing partners, private sector and government. The ideal project manager will be an articulate, people-centred leader able to work in a matrixed organization with technical and managerial oversight coming from separate members of the Country Management Team.  

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Leads, manages and motivates the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders. Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, reviews their progress and addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set. Manages project closure and evaluation process including hand-over of complete and up-to-date project file to the Sector Leader, Country Director and Business Development unit based on project management procedures. 

• Project quality assurance: Takes responsibility for the (technical) content of the project, ensures quality of the deliverables and ensures sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards. 

• Stakeholder management: Builds and maintains professional, collaborative and constructive relationships with project partners, key governments stakeholders and project donor. 

• Contract Management & Project Accounting: Manages and accounts for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified in the donor, sub-grant, sub-consultancy and partner contracts. Ensures that approval for, coding and booking of all expenditures is done according to the relevant procedures and authorisation levels. Prepares, accounts for, manages and reports on project budget (and revisions thereof). Discusses and obtains approval of donor for contract / budget deviations. Ensures security and (financial risk) mitigation (incl. due diligence). Fully understands procurement and comply with requirements and contracts. 

• People Management & Team Leadership: Guides, develops, coaches and motivates team members and prepares resource estimation based on forecast in order to attract and recruit (SNV staff, consultants and/or Local Capacity Builders). Advises HR and country management on contract conditions for consultants and Local Capacity Builders, within guidelines and project budget. 

• Business development: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with team, external partners and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding. Signals and acts on potential for positioning, innovation, upscaling and potential to leverage Project funds. Timely recognises and analyses threats and makes sure relevant colleagues are informed. 

• Analysis & Reporting: Ensures collection, consolidation and review of project information, according to SNV’s monitoring and evaluation guidelines. Analyses and provides advice to management how to incorporate the new insights/best practices into the organisation’s policies and practices. 

• Knowledge Development: Contributes to internal and external knowledge development, by full documentation and sharing of project insights and results. Develops knowledge by attending workshops and conferences. Ensures lessons learned are shared and applied in daily practice. When applicable can be appointed as (national) focal point of an expertise network. 

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in development work, project management 

• Experience managing large budgets (over $5m) 

• Understanding of Rwandan agriculture sector and energy sector 

• Strong analytical thinking skills, ability to multi-task and supervise project staff with varying skillsets and levels of experience 

• Strong strategic decision-making and excellent communicator to help transfer technical learnings to non-technical audiences 

• Strong leadership skills, experience in partnership development & deep understanding and experience in consortia management  

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to gender and social inclusion, systems change/theory, market systems development and inclusive value chains 

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda

• Willingness to travel to all project locations, including remote, rural areas 

Desirable qualifications: 

• Experience in regenerative agriculture, Productive Use of Renewable Energy and/or MSME business development

• Preference for a master’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences or relevant discipline or equivalent work experience

• Experience working with entrepreneurs with a strong understanding of the agribusiness sector

• Familiar with agricultural and energy sector policies and national strategies, public-private partnerships, private sector development and farmer organizations 

• Experience leading a learning agenda 

Terms of appointment:

• Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: 1 year 
• Information Duty Station: Kigali

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before April 26, 2026, COB using the Smart Recruiters platform.

Note: This is a national position, qualified Rwandan candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV   

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer 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.

Shortlisting

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.
 

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