Project Manager – International Development Enterprises

Location: Kabwe

The Agriculture Project Manager will lead the design and implementation of all components of HTTG, providing technical advisory on agriculture enterprise components such as farming and financing mechanisms that are appropriate to eligible project clients.

Key Responsibilities

R1: Lead on the delivery of Adaptive Project Implementation and Management

Ensure quality implementation of the project and adherence to Global Affairs Canada project requirements and standards
Develop on a macro- and micro-basis, key project management and implementation tools such as work plans, budgets and the results chain framework
Manage and directing performance and resource use of the project team;
Provide operational leadership, tactical guidance and coaching to project team members for the effective and efficient implementation of planned project activities
Broker and manage strategic value-driven relations, collaborations and partnerships with local private sector entities and individuals
Promote and manage field level relationships with wider stakeholders like government partners
In collaboration with the program Director, support the design of an enterprise financing mechanism that is appropriate to the needs of women farmers and start engagements with financial institutions.
Collaborate internally with Finance and Admin in managing and tracking financial spend against the approved budget as well as in providing defined administrative and HR functional support services.

R2:  Quality Assurance, Results Measurement and reporting

Ensure strategies employed in the project implementation are appropriate for the Zambia context and environment and are consistent with the iDE’s MSD approaches.
Closely collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to develop MEAL tools and operational framework and oversee their implementation and use within the project for timely and accurate collection of field data.
Provide timely feedback to management on the health and status of the project,
Document and share project successes, lessons, challenges and strategic revisions.

R3:  Strategy review, development and Business Development

1. Monitor the project for strategic drift and correct as necessary
2. Pro-actively contribute to employing user-centred innovations for adaptive strategy development
3. Diligently manage approved pilots under the project to facilitate effective learning in strategy development and review
4. Contribute to building and reinforcing iDE Zambia’s reputation and brand
5. Contribute on case-by-case basis to the internal development of education / training materials and other capacity building / market operational tools for supporting and mentoring both primary and secondary beneficiaries
6. Support to building the iDE Zambia brand and new business prospecting
7. Any other duties as assigned that may be deemed critical to the delivery of project goals and overall realisation of iDE Zambia country program objectives.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a university degree or professional equivalent in Agricultural economics, Agribusiness management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Marketing or a business-related field with a good understanding of project management.
• Formal training in the Market System Development approach is preferable

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• At least 5 years’ working experience developing small businesses particularly promoting women entrepreneurs, 3 of which should be at the management level.
• Knowledge of value chain development approaches and private sector experience
• People management skills: coaching and mentoring skills, team goal structuring, and performance management skills
• Excellent reporting, presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines as well as collaboratively with a team