Project Manager – Urban Resilience in Vietnam (SNV Vietnam)

Key Responsibilities: 

• Project set-up and design: Establish project structures and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational guidelines, accounting principles, and donor requirements.

• Project Management: Lead and manage project teams, assign deliverables, monitor progress, address deviations, and facilitate project closure and evaluation.

• Technical quality assurance: Ensure the quality of project deliverables and provide technical input to meet the required standards.

• Contract Management & Project Accounting: Ensure compliance with administrative, finance, and HR components of the project. Manage project budget, obtain approvals for contract/budget deviations, and mitigate financial risks.

• People Management & Team Leadership: Guide, develop, and motivate team members. Prepare resource estimation for recruitment and advise on contract conditions.

• Analysis & Reporting: Collect, consolidate, and review project information following monitoring and evaluation guidelines. Provide insights and recommendations for organizational policies and practices.

• Knowledge Development: Contribute to internal and external knowledge sharing by documenting project insights, attending workshops/conferences, and applying lessons learned.

• Results & KPIs: Ensure structured project management, timely implementation, quality deliverables, compliance with contracts and budget, appropriate staffing, risk mitigation, and insightful reporting.

• (Proficiency level equivalent to) Master's degree in urban planning, engineering, architecture, hydrology, sustainable development or similar.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in programme management in the water sector, ideally in supporting urban resilience, drainage and flood management, or urban service delivery improvement processes.

• Experience managing projects’ budget above EUR 5 million.

• Experience with Swiss international development cooperation or with transferring Swiss know-how to developing contexts would be an asset.

• Experience working in Southeast Asia.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Knowledge of Vietnamese would be an important added value.

• Extensive experience managing grants and navigating political situations.

• Profound knowledge of project management procedures, systems, and finance processes.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Analytical mindset for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Result-oriented with a focus on impactful outcomes

• Knowledge of Vietnamese language

• Duty Station: Hanoi, Vietnam
• Contract Duration: one-year initial contract with possibility of extension to four years
• Expected Start Date: The start date for this position is dependent on funding availability. While we anticipate a start date in January 2025, please note that the actual start date may be subject to change. We are seeking candidates who are open to flexible start dates and can accommodate potential adjustments based on funding timelines.
• Travel: travel within Vietnam is expected

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