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IWMI Senior Project Manager Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
IWMI Zambia looking for “Senior Project Manager”.
Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before January 04, 2024.
IWMI’s forward looking strategy for 2019-2023 responds directly to the demand for innovative, scientifically tested water management solutions for sustainable development. With offices in 13 countries and a global network of scientist operating in more than 30 countries, our research at field to basin and regional scales our strategy focuses on science for a transformative agenda. With this in mind we will address three high priority water challenges.
The IWMI has published a job vacancy announcement on December 09, 2023 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Project Manager to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
IWMI Job Vacancy 2024
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the AICCRA project and agribusiness acceleration initiatives in Zambia.
- Develop and implement comprehensive project plans that align with both local needs and international standards.
- Lead project teams, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
- Manage resources efficiently, including budgeting, staffing, and scheduling.
- Implement robust risk management strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
- Develop and execute a strong monitoring and evaluation framework to assess project performance and impact (integrated impact assessments, affordability studies, tracer studies, etc.).
- Regularly report on project progress to AICCRA Director and AICCRA Project Management Committee (PMC)/Core Team (CT), AICCRA Zambia partners, stakeholders, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
- Ensure that projects deliver tangible and sustainable results, maximizing their impact on local communities and the agricultural sector.
- Manage partnerships at a strategic level, ensuring alignment with project goals and national priorities.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities, leveraging national programs and initiatives.
- Coordinate multiple teams from different organizations, ensuring cohesive and effective collaboration.
- Drive the acceleration of agribusiness ventures, focusing on innovation, scalability, and sustainability.
- Foster partnerships with private sector entities to enhance agribusiness development and market access.
- Champion the increase of inclusive finance into AICCRA Zambia Accelerator program.
- Engage with government bodies, NGOs, private sector, and local communities to ensure alignment with national priorities and inclusive participation.
- Lead capacity-building efforts to enhance local expertise in climate-smart agriculture and agribusiness.
- Incorporate gender and social inclusivity strategies in project design and implementation, ensuring equitable benefits across all groups.
- Advocate for and implement policies that support the involvement of women and marginalized communities in agricultural development.
Position in Organization:
- Position: Senior Project Manager – Agribusiness Acceleration and Scaling
- locations: Lusaka, Zambia
- time type: Full time
- Closing Date: January 04, 2024
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with significant exposure to the agricultural sector in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, team management, and stakeholder engagement.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in local Zambian language(s) is desirable.
How to Apply IWMI Senior Project Manager Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
The Apply to: https://apply.workable.com/international-water-management-institute/j/3CA5074EBB/
The Closing Date: January 04, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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