Company Description
SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in 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.
We are currently looking for Project Manager, full-time, based in Medan, North Sumatera to support the implementation of Smallholder Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable (HORAS) Palm Oil Hub project in North Sumatra.
The Project.
Smallholder Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable (HORAS) Palm Oil Hub project in North Sumatra is targeting to work with 400 farmer groups and 40 cooperatives located in 70 villages in North Sumatra to train 20,000 smallholders' farmers for Better Management Practices (BMP’s) on Regenerative Agriculture.
The project will target a number of outcomes:
- Ensuring that the 20,000 smallholder farmers can be verified and remain deforestation-free,
- The RSPO certification of 70% or 14,000 farmers
- The livelihood of smallholders is expected to be quantifiably improved against a clear baseline.
- Positive impacts on critical indicators of soil, water, biodiversity, and climate can be verified against a clear baseline.
- The supply chain becomes more inclusive through supporting women and youth economic empowerment. SNV expects to connect 70 women groups on business development, deliver training on gender awareness for 10,000 women and men smallholders, and train 1,400 women smallholders in entrepreneurship.
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Job Description
The Project Manager leads and manages the project's planning, inception, implementation, closure, and workforce within the scope, budget, timeline, acceptable quality levels, and commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders.
Key activities and result area:
Project set-up and design: The project management approach is clear and structured. All project team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and expected deliverables. The project is planned to be executed in compliance with relevant procedures and donor requirements.
Project Management: The project is implemented smoothly, timely, and highly quality. Risks are successfully managed, and relationships are effectively managed.
Project quality assurance: The project meets the technical product quality standard.
Contract Management & Project Accounting: Contractual commitments and project finance are managed, reported on time, and are compliant. All relevant stakeholders are fully informed and (if necessary) approval is obtained in case of deviation from the initial contract or budget.
People Management & Team Leadership: The project is staffed in a timely manner. SNV and local staff are qualified and motivated, and their performance is managed against project expectations.
Business development: Opportunities are utilized on time, and threats are recognized and countered promptly.
Analysis & Reporting: Consistent data and information are available and insightful. The Management and Project Support Office is always up to date.
Knowledge Development: Project insights and results documented, analysed, and improvements proposed. Contribution to business development processes.
Process development: Spot problems and provide solutions to improve processes. Making agile decisions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the project’s interventions
Qualifications
- Post-graduate (or bachelor with significant experience) qualification in Agriculture, Forestry, Agronomy, Agricultural Economy, or related field;
- Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted donor-funded development projects, preferably in Sumatra Island.
- Expert/ strong knowledge in commodity supply chains (particularly palm oil), market development (inclusive business is preferred), agroforestry, and community development
- Demonstrated experience in managing various stakeholders.
- Able to strategically inspire and energize project teams.
- Excellent social and networking skills, and ability to engage with the private sector, civil society, and governments.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English and Indonesian is required
Additional Information
Contract type: National Contract, Full Time.
Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Desired start date: July/ August 2025
Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer 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 global network of experts.
SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.
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 the 11 July 2025.
Please submit your application only via SmartRecruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. We will revert to you as soon as possible when we have reviewed your application.
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.
Reference check and vetting
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.
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.
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