Project Manager

Context and purpose of the job

The Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) program supports innovative, inclusive business models that engage and benefit low-income populations in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zambia. This program operates a challenge fund to identify and support promising innovations that contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive development in these countries.

Reporting to the Agri-Food Sector Leader and with a dotted/matrix line to Multi-Country Project Manager, the Project Manager is part of an SNV Country Organisation. The Project Manager is responsible for project implementation in Bangladesh while liaising and working with the IAP Program Management Unit. The Project Manager manages the start-up, implementation, and closing of the project in Bangladesh, 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 IAP program is a multi-country project, which will require the Project Manager to work closely with administrative and technical team members from other program locations. The Project Manager works in line with SNV standards, and embraces SNV`s approach to business development, project management and donor regulations, in order to achieve high quality results and deliverables of the project.

Main Responsibilities

Challenge Fund Management & Business Support

• Launch the challenge fund, promote applicant opportunities, and support the training, selection, and contracting of innovative inclusive businesses.

• Support business plan implementation, identify capacity needs provide technical support as needed to IAP grantees from this round.

• Coordinate and support data collection with investees and conduct field monitoring and verification of grantee progress.

• Guide businesses through milestone achievements, including M&E, growth, and investment planning.

Project Planning, Delivery & Compliance

• Develop and manage project plans, including assigning tasks, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with SNV and donor standards.

• Manage the administrative, financial, and HR aspects of the project to ensure compliance with SNV’s internal policies and donor requirements.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality project deliverables.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Engage with the investment and business development ecosystem and represent SNV at relevant gatherings, raising visibility and networking with potential donors to grow the IAP program.

• Maintain relationships with team members, partners, and in collaboration with the CD with donors, fostering collaboration and a strong presence for SNV.

Knowledge Sharing & Innovation

• Identify and document key learnings, contributing to internal and external knowledge-sharing initiatives, dissemination and communications.

• Ensure all supporting documents are in place and filed according to SNV's/IAP’s file sharing systems.

• Seek opportunities for innovation, project upscaling, and ensure effective project closure and evaluation.

Reporting & Team Collaboration

• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to programme reporting by sharing project learnings, progress, challenges, and impact.

Professional Development & Representation

• Identify and attend workshops, conferences, and events to strengthen connections in the investment and enterprise development ecosystem.

• Serve as a focal point within expertise networks, supporting SNV’s business development efforts as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related tasks as directed by the Line Manager.