SNV Netherlands Development Organisation seeks to fill the following position

Project Manager
(1 position)
Based in Dhaka with frequent visits to project areas
(National contract)

Introduction

SNV is a global development partner organisation, with long standing offices and networks in 22 Asian and African countries. Building on 60 years of experience, we collaborate with our partners providing solid technical expertise, innovative methodological support and facilitation of change processes. For detailed information on SNV visit: www.snv.org

Since 2006, SNV has been working in Bangladesh to build resilience of Food, Water and Energy systems and strengthen adaptation against climate uncertainty. We focus on private sector engagement, institutional development, and local ownership to develop the capabilities, services and opportunities needed to support people to live fulfilling lives.  Our systems change approach aims to shift business operations toward climate resilient practices, working with financial institutions to build the conditions for sustainable impact driven finance.

Using market-based approaches, we emphasize environmental sustainability and inclusive development. We lower the barriers to economic and social development and promote local ownership. SNV provides tailor-made and sustainable interventions that are effective at raising incomes, providing meaningful employment opportunities, and improving access to and coverage of basic services. Our interventions acknowledge the critical importance of improved climate change resilience and mitigation strategies to achieve sustainable change. We work in close collaboration with the national government, civil society, and private sector. Our multi-national and diverse team of experts work from across Dhaka and 14 cities across Bangladesh.

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.

Educational Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent proficiency in a relevant technical discipline (business administration, development work, impact business, project management, or related fields)
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in development work, business administration, impact business and/or investment, project management, and/or related sectors within an international, multi-country context
  • Proven work experience of at least 3 years of private sector engagement, and knowledge of inclusive business is desirable.

Core Competencies

  • Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively, fostering cooperation to achieve goals and objectives
  • Skilled in setting goals, prioritizing tasks, assessing required actions, and making decisive decisions
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems systematically and proactively to meet or exceed objectives
  • Strong dedication to setting high-quality standards and driving continuous improvement and quality assurance
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail

Personal Attributes

  • Genuine interest in private sector development, poverty alleviation, and reducing inequality
  • High initiative, creativity in problem-solving, flexibility, reliability, discretion, and commitment to ongoing learning
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent team player with cross-cultural skills
  • Strong facilitation skills

Technical Skills

  • Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
  • Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Knowledge of SAP ByDesign and SharePoint is an added advantage

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work in an international, multi-country project environment
  • Willingness to participate in field activities and travel as required

Duty station: Dhaka with frequent travel to respective project cities

Contract Duration: 1.5 years until the end of the programme in March 2027

Expected Joining Date: As soon as possible.

Working Hours: Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week)

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary as per organisation salary structure.

Other benefits: Provident fund, gratuity, group life insurance, critical illness for employee, hospitalization insurance coverage for employee and family member (spouse and children) and other benefits will be applicable according to the policy.

How to apply:

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by submitting a brief letter of motivation (1 page) and your CV (not more than 3 pages). Your CV should highlight your prior work achievements; it should not be a list of your current or prior job responsibilities.

In your motivation letter please answer the question:

Why are you interested in the “Project Manager” position and what do you believe makes you the strongest candidate to fill the position? 

Please follow the link below and submit your CV and motivation letter through SmartRecuriters by 20 July 2025.

Please apply through this link https://smrtr.io/scwsr

Reference and vetting check                    

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these references without your explicit permission. 

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. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.