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 Coordinator, Full-time, based in Ogan Kumering Ulu District to support implementation of Promoting Sustainable Regenerative Agriculture Palm Oil for Smallholders (SERAPS).

The Project
The SERAPS project goal is to achieve sustainable regenerative agriculture and palm oil for smallholders in Oku Regency, South Sumatra. SNV will support 2,000 independent palm oil smallholders and ensuring they do not involve in deforestation by providing support for better management practices in Ogan Kumering Ulu District. SNV will focus on establishing and strengthening smallholder’s capacity and organization, and supporting them toward sustainable agriculture practices through certification, such as RSPO. SNV will also introduce the Regenerative Agriculture (Reg Ag) concept to the ISH palm oil farmers in the district. It will emphasize improving and restoring soil quality by applying organic inputs. The input will enrich the soil biology and its’ carrying capacity. The need for replanting has also grown, and our intervention will address that aspect too.

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Job Description
The Project Coordinator is responsible for leadership and coordination of program planning and management; coordination of programmatic themes; political analysis, including but not limited to:

• Execute overall project management
• Guide the project set-up,
• Manage donor and government relations
• Overall management of all human resources, physical and financial resources related to the project.
• Monitor the performance of the project management team to ensure all milestones set in the annual work plan are achieved, develop mitigation plans to reduce risks, and take corrective actions to remedy any deviation from the work plans
• Account and report to SNV and the donor on project performance
• Guide knowledge development, documentation, communication, and branding in close collaboration with the donor
• Identify follow-up funding and partnership possibilities, and business development.
• Develop a value chain and commercialize the production of palm oil and alternative crops for income generating activities
• Closely supervise the MEL to implement baseline study, midterm review, final evaluation, and regular monitoring

Qualifications

• Post-graduate (or bachelor with significant experience) qualification in Agriculture, Forestry, Agronomy, Agricultural Economy, or related field.
• Minimum of five (3 to 4) years of progressive responsibility work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted donor-funded development projects, preferably in Sumatra Island.
• Having strong experience with commodity supply chains, market development, palm oil, agroforestry, community development, or inclusive business is preferred.
• Solid experience in project management, preferably in foreign aid-funded projects.
• Solid experience in Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Able to strategically inspire and energize project teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing various stakeholders.
• Good command of spoken and written English
• 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
• Good representation and interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with partners and government officials
• Independent, initiative and creative in solving problems

Additional Information
Contract Duration: A year with the possibility of extension
Desired start date: February 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.


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 29 November 2024.

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