Project Manager/COP - Livelihoods Improvement for Women and Youth Project

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Project background

Livelihoods Improvement for Women and Youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (LI-WAY) consortium partners with SNV are implementing the program as a lead and including Mercy Corps. The program aims to improve the livelihoods of poor people with a focus on youth and women by increasing their income and access to economic opportunities. The program will achieve this through activating, catalyzing, and promoting market-based solutions to address systemic constraints that undermine the potential of selected sub-sectors in creating jobs and increasing income for women, youth, and the poor in Addis Ababa. The program is financed by the Swedish Embassy and the Embassy of Kingdom of the Netherlands

Purpose of the Job

The Project manager/COP shall be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project activities implementation and consortium partners. The project manager/COP will lead and oversee all aspects of the LIWAY project, including planning and implementation of all project activities, results-based management, and client/partner relations. The project manager/COP will lead a diverse team of multi-partner advisors and professionals to deliver ambitious targets leading to improved livelihoods for youth and women in Addis Ababa. S/he will report directly to the Director of Program and Sector Lead Agrifood of SNV Ethiopia and will be the secretary of the project steering committee of the project. The position requires technical skills and experience in designing and implementing a market system development (MSD) approach.

As senior manager at SNV, the project manager will actively engage in SNV Ethiopia program initiatives and specifically contribute to business development, knowledge development, and representation of SNV.

Key Responsibilities : 

• Project setup and design;
• Program strategic, operational, and management oversight and leadership;
• Business Development;
• Analysis and reporting;
• Knowledge Development;
• Project quality assurance;

Education and Experiance

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines: International development, Business management and administration, Economics, markets development, or a related field of study - appropriate for a market-based approach to employment and social protection in urban contexts
• minimum substantial experience (at least 10 years) in the design and implementation of development cooperation projects in relevant fields in developing countries
• Relevant technical expertise and understanding of and considerable (at least 5 years) practical experience in applying the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach.
• Proven experience in urban livelihood improvement project management.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting engagement and social mobilization of women and youth

Management Competence: 

• Substantial experience (at least three years) in program management of large-scale, complex development cooperation projects, including consortium management
• Demonstrated ability and experience in managing projects in a flexible and entrepreneurial manner, with a facilitative approach, while retaining a strong focus on results and project implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven team-building ability, necessary to support, motivate, and mentor staff and partners
• Ability to create a creative, open-minded, constructive, and innovative working environment.
• Ability to incorporate or work with local organizations and actors in accordance with the relevant Ethiopian context
• Proven track record of managing project budgets and financial planning

Contract Type: National - Full time

This position will be based on Donor Funding and approval confirmation.

Expected start date:  As soon as possible

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance. 

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 22th January 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If your experience and skills match the position's requirements, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

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Vetting
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