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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
SNV seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager with Market Systems Development (MSD) experience to lead the anticipated program in Zambia. The Project Manager will work closely with market actors, private sector stakeholders, local government agencies, and development partners to foster enterprise growth, productive employment, and overall agricultural sector development.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead coordination with market actors, business communities, and government agencies to facilitate enterprise development and value chain strengthening.
• Enhance the capacity of service providers and private sector actors to improve market linkages and business opportunities.
• Provide technical support for business planning, investment strategies, and market integration.
• Analyse systemic constraints and design interventions to improve market access, economic inclusion, and climate resilience.
• Implement adaptive management strategies to ensure program responsiveness and sustainability.
• Mentor and coach private sector entities to identify market opportunities and develop high-quality services and products.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, Development Studies, Agribusiness, Natural Resource Policy, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of experience in economic growth, market systems facilitation, private sector development, livelihoods, rural development, agribusiness, financial services, or economic empowerment programs.
• Strong expertise in Market Systems Development (MSD), value chain development, and private sector engagement.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing MSD programs; experience in Zambia is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of market systems, including key actors, financial service providers, private sector, and governance frameworks.
• Experience in program design, adaptive management, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate inclusive, pro-poor market growth.
• Successful experience in business development and fundraising.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to strengthen private sector capacity.
• Minimum five years of experience designing and implementing rural development, climate adaptation, job creation, food security, and livelihoods programs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about driving market-led development, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and a motivation letter via Smart Recruiters by 17th March 2025.
• Both National and International candidates are encouraged to apply.
• This position is contingent upon contract award.
• To apply for this job please visit smrtr.io.

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