Deputy Project Manager - Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture Rwanda (YEA- at SNV

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Youth Employment, Gender Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnership Development, Capacity Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Gender Sensitivity, Agricultural Value Chains, Horticulture, Poultry Value Chains, Knowledge Management, Learning Methodologies, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. 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. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create 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. For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org Job Description SNV Rwanda seeks an experienced and dynamic Deputy Project Manager for a program focused on youth entrepreneurship within agriculture value chains. The Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture - Rwanda (YEA-R) program aims to increase the resilience and quality of life for young women, men and persons with disabilities through dignified, fulfilling, and equitable work opportunities. As the Deputy Project Manager and reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the PM in the day-to-day management of the program to ensure effective implementation, timely delivery of program outcomes, and development of strategies to enhance youth engagement in agripreneurship. Deputy Project Manager will work closely with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that lessons learned inform program adaptations and improvements. The Deputy Project Manager will ensure that project interventions are gender-transformative and will liaise with inclusion-focused implementing partners. Key Responsibilities Project Management: Support the PM to manage relevant stakeholders Lead and motivate the project technical team ensuring progress against project milestones and coordinate cross-functional collaboration. Assist the PM to plan and assign deliverables and activities, review their progress and address deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set. Lead the preparation of project work plans and reports in accordance with internal SNV and donor guidelines. Lead the project technical team and partners in the execution of work plans and delivery of project results as per donor obligations and contribute to SNVs agrifood sector goals. Manage quality assurance of the project team and partner reports in accordance with donor requirements and SNV reporting standards. Regularly participate in developing technical progress and financial reports as well as updating the M&E system as per SNV and donor guidelines and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders. Serve as the Project Focal Person in the absence of the PM. Knowledge Development and Management: Collaborate with the MEL team to ensure implementation of the YEA-R learning framework, ensuring alignment with program objectives and donor expectations. Identify key learning and knowledge gaps to develop a learning agenda that promotes evidence-based decision making and programmatic adjustments. Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor to integrate learning activities into the program’s M&E framework, ensuring a continuous feedback loop. Oversee the collection, synthesis, and documentation of best practices, case studies, success stories and lessons learned from program activities. Forster a learning culture within the program by facilitating regular learning sessions, workshops and reflection meetings across program teams, partners and stakeholders. Support program teams and partners in applying insights gained from learning activities to improve program implementation, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to emerging challenges and opportunities. Work closely with the PM and communications team to develop high-quality knowledge products contributing to thought leadership on themes such as agripreneurship, financial inclusion, and inclusive agricultural value chain. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or Project Management. At least 6 years of professional experience in donor funded projects, including project management and knowledge development. A preference for experience in youth employment, gender or business development. Experience in the execution of M&E systems and ensuring utilization of project learnings in the project lifecycle. Technical expertise in business development, entrepreneurship with a preference for agricultural market systems and value chains, especially in horticulture and poultry value chains. Experience in project development and management at sector/systemic level, including horticultural, poultry / agricultural supply chain pilots and capacity building/institutional development. Experience in partnership development, particularly at the sector level with Rwandan industry associations, policy makers and regulators, private sector partners in Rwanda and project partners. Experience in building capacity of smallholder and emerging commercial producers. Extensive knowledge of cultural and gender sensitivity, with a strong awareness of the social, cultural, and gender dynamics in rural communities committed to inclusive approaches that support women, people with disabilities, and marginalized youth. Specific Requirements Attention to detail is essential when preparing reports and organizing meetings with various stakeholders in the program. Able to keep track of program priorities, commitments, and follow up with stakeholders. Demonstrated capacity to assure timely, quality, and compliant reporting, in correct professional English, Kinyarwanda in accordance with donor requirements. French would be an added value. Willingness to travel to project regions in Rwanda. Strong understanding of learning methodologies, including the collection, synthesis and application of program insights. Additional Information Terms of appointment: Contract Type: Full time, National Employment Duty Station: Kigali Reports to: Project Manager How to apply: If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before December 20, 2025, using the Smart Recruiters platform. Note: This is national position, so qualified Rwandan candidates are highly strongly encouraged to apply. Working at SNV We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers. At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. 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. Shortlisting Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful. Reference & vetting check 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 referees 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. We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Project Manager will support the Project Manager in the day-to-day management of the Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture program, ensuring effective implementation and timely delivery of outcomes. They will lead the project technical team, manage stakeholder relationships, and foster a culture of continuous learning within the program.