Job Opportunity: International Project Manager - Africa
We are seeking an International Project Manager for Africa to enhance and broaden the portfolio of Suyana. In this role, you will review and support partner-led projects, directly implement initiatives with Suyana teams, and ensure quality across all phases of Project Cycle Management (PCM). The position combines a hands-on field presence with strategic development: analyzing country contexts, fostering partnerships, and strengthening Suyana's positioning in Africa.
The ideal candidate will embody Suyana's core values of concern, adaptation, and sustainability. You should be passionate about holistic community development and international cooperation. We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented professional with proven experience in African contexts, able to work both independently and collaboratively. The candidate must be prepared to spend considerable time in the field, developing new initiatives, enhancing existing projects, and building networks to support Suyana's growth in the region.
You will report to the Head of Projects & Partnerships Africa and work closely with Suyana's Zug-based Africa team.
General Roles and Responsibilities
- Project Management: Oversee ongoing projects and implement new initiatives in collaboration with local partners/Suyana team, including regular field visits to ensure quality, strategic alignment, and measurable impact across all phases of the project cycle.
- Context Analysis: Conduct and support comprehensive analysis of the context in the countries we operate in, focusing on health, education, and livelihood.
- MEAL: Assist Suyana's Impact Manager in strengthening monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems, working closely with the Project Managers.
- Partnership Development: Review existing partnerships, identify potential new partners, and collaboratively develop initiatives that respond to community needs and sustainability, aligning with Suyana's vision and holistic development approach.
- Direct Implementation: Lead and guide Suyana teams in-country to deliver projects effectively and efficiently.
- Fundraising Support: Contribute to the development of funding proposals alongside the Africa Project and Partnership Manager, aimed at securing resources for both new and ongoing projects.
- Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, ensure value for money, and uphold compliance with local and international standards, as well as internal and donor requirements.
- Institutional Standards & Compliance: Align Suyana's operations with international best practices and local regulations, turning them into practical policies and procedures that foster local ownership, build partner capacity, and support sustainability.
- Networking: Engage with key actors and institutions to bolster Suyana's reputation and presence in Africa.
What Suyana Offers
In this exciting phase of expansion, Suyana provides a platform for your own ideas. An open atmosphere for discussions, a high level of responsibility, and attractive compensation are key aspects of our corporate culture. You can expect to join a highly motivated team from diverse fields, and a position with long-term development potential. Join our mission to empower people and communities sustainably and become part of our social vision!
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