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SNV
Cotonou, Bénin
Project Manager –Integrated Water Resource Management and Climate
Adaptation in South Benin
Cotonou, Benin
Full-time
Contract type: International employment contract
Company Description
SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20
countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in
the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of
gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong
institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people,
our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the
agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable
lives for all.
Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and
diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is
reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and
commitments as our compass towards 2030. In our 2030 Strategy, SNV aims more
explicitly towards systems change during project preparation and implementation by
strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape
poverty beyond our projects.
In Benin, SNV has two offices, one in Cotonou (south) and one in Parakou (center-
north) and counts more than 30 staff and 5 projects currently being implemented.
For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org
Job Description
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Join SNV as an Integrated Water Resource Management and Climate Adaptation
Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on
local climate adaptation and water security in rural areas of Benin. As part of SNV,
you will lead a dynamic team, collaborate with consortium partners, and drive change
in the Delta of Ouémé. The program will focus on Integrated Water Resources
Management (IWRM) for the prevention of water-related risks such as floods and
droughts, with a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) approach. The program
will make linkages with water security for various uses such as irrigation, livestock,
and domestic purposes, and the preservation of the natural environment in rural
areas.
Building on the results achieved by a previous program, through this new program
SNV aims to institutionalize and make past Integrated Water Resource Management
actions at the community level more sustainable to increase their impacts in the
Ouémé Delta for a minimum of 500,000 people through high-impact, sustainable
community Integrated Water Resource Management with reduced maintenance and
operating costs, and to strengthen the national early warning system up to
community level for more effective flood prevention.
This position offers the opportunity to work within SNV's standards and approach to
Manager will report directly to the Country Director of Benin, and the position is
based in Cotonou, in the south of Benin on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. Cotonou is
the economic centre of the country and the most populated city and is a secure area
with many possibilities and facilities for family life and access to international
education centres (British and French international schools).
Key responsibilities:
Program set-up and design: Establish program structures and procedures aligned
with organizational guidelines and donor requirements for effective implementation of
climate adaptation and water security initiatives in rural areas of Benin.
Program Management: Lead and manage the program team (10-13 team members
including experts and support staff). Ensure effective development results, financial
management, donor reporting, and timely progress while prioritizing quality and
successful outcomes.
Program quality assurance: Ensure the quality of program deliverables and provide
technical inputs to meet required standards in water resources management,
governance, climate change adaptation, and gender equality and social inclusion.
Contract Management & Program Accounting: Ensure the quality of program
deliverables and provide technical input to meet required standards in environmental
science, climate change adaptation, and water resources management.
Strategic Leadership: Develop country level Water sector strategy in collaboration
with partners and the SNV global water sector team.
Representation & Promotion: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with
stakeholders and actively participate in external and internal networks.
Advisory Services: Lead complex assignments, set benchmarks for results, and
monitor quality of advisory services of the Water sector team.
People Management & Team Leadership: Guide and motivate team members, advise
on recruitment, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Ensure uniform understanding and practice in planning,
reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of Water sector projects/programs in line with
SNV’s internal frameworks.
Business Development: Build stakeholder relationships, identify innovation and
upscaling opportunities, and address potential threats to project success.
Analysis & Reporting: Collect and review project information, generate insights, and
provide recommendations to inform organizational policies and practices.
Knowledge Development: Contribute to international knowledge sharing by
documenting projects and programs insights, attending relevant events, and applying
lessons learned in collaboration with SNV’s global water sector team and partners.
Contribute to SNV country program coordination as a member of the Country
Management Team.
Qualifications
Basic requirements:
Master's degree in Water Resources Management, Environmental Science/Studies, or
related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of relevant international experience in gender-sensitive
development work, project management, and relevant sectors.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant international experience in the water sector, with a
deep understanding of the institutional and societal aspects of water resources
management.
Fluency in written and spoken English, with proficiency in spoken and written French
for effective communication with stakeholders and partners in Benin.
Extensive experience managing grants with international and national consortium
members, ideally with Dutch funded projects.
Preferred requirements:
Strong diplomatic skills to navigate complex relationships with diverse stakeholders,
Demonstrated resilience, determination, and integrity in managing challenging
situations and overcoming obstacles.
Solid knowledge of project management procedures, systems, and finance processes.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
A mindset of innovation and quality, with a results-oriented focus on achieving
impactful outcomes.
Experience in West Africa is a plus.
Additional Information
Contract Type: Full time
Duty Station: Cotonou, Benin
Contract Duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension
Expected Start Date: December 2023, in mutual agreement.
Travel: Travelling within the project zone in South-Benin
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 the 16th of October, 2023.
Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the
strictest confidence.
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. Should
SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection
Committee will take place.
SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
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Working at SNV:
SNV offers 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 and global network of experts.
Vetting:
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.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
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