PROJECT MANAGER Job AT SNV
Job Opportunity: Project Manager – Renewable Energy
Organization: SNV
Position: Project Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time (National Contract)
Contract Duration: 2 years
Expected Start Date: November 1, 2026 (dependent on contract award date)
Application Deadline: October 8, 2026
About the Organization
SNV is a global development partner active across Africa and Asia. We work to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems while addressing institutional strengthening, governance, gender equality, social inclusion, and climate challenges. SNV has been operating in Nigeria since 2020.
Role Summary
SNV is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead the technical implementation and managerial oversight of an energy initiative in Nigeria. The project focuses on expanding energy access, advancing renewable energy technologies, and fostering business innovation.
Reporting directly to the Country Director, the Project Manager will collaborate closely with local technical teams and global Access to Energy leads. The role oversees project planning, financial management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting to deliver on all key targets.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Operations
Set up robust project governance, administrative, financial, HR, and M&E structures.
Lead overall project planning, implementation, risk management, and quality control.
Ensure strict compliance with SNV internal operational guidelines and donor requirements.
Supervise project closure, evaluation, and documentation handover protocols.
Financial & Budgetary Control
Direct project financial planning, expenditures, budget revisions, and reporting.
Monitor budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure operational efficiency.
Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
People & Stakeholder Management
Recruit, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary, multicultural project teams and consultants.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with donors, government partners, private-sector entities, and regional bodies.
Support SMEs and engage private-sector actors to drive sustainable energy solutions.
Strategy, Learning & Impact
Apply gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) principles throughout project operations.
Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and performance metrics.
Identify avenues for innovation, business development, scaling, and concept note drafting aligned with Nigeria’s energy transition agenda.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Management, Energy Systems, or a related field.
Sector Experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in energy sector development, with strong knowledge of renewable energy, clean cooking, and biodigesters.
Leadership Experience: Proven track record of managing complex energy initiatives, cross-functional teams, and donor-funded interventions.
Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of energy financing mechanisms (including blended finance), M&E systems, and Nigeria’s national energy transition context.
Partnership Development: Demonstrated skill in engaging donors, drafting proposal concepts, and collaborating with private-sector actors and SMEs.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.
Core Competencies
Strategic Vision & Impact Orientation
Collaborative & Adaptive Leadership
Operational Excellence & Financial Acumen
Analytical Problem-Solving
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Intercultural & Multidisciplinary Team Management
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their CV and Motivation Letter in English via the SNV online recruitment portal.
Apply for the SNV Project Manager Position
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
