National Project Manager (Seychelles)
Global Water Partnership Southern AfricaSeychelles
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Global Water Partnership (GWP) is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1996 to support countries in their efforts to implement a more equitable and sustainable management of their water resources.
Job Description
The National Project Manager is responsible for coordinating day-to-day implementation of the national demonstration project, ensuring compliance with project requirements and technical, environmental and social safeguards. The PM will act as the primary liaison between the Responsible Party (RP), the PMU, UNDP, GWPSA, service providers, stakeholders, and other partners.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in project management, environmental or natural resource management, social sciences, economics, development studies, engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in project implementation, ideally with UNDP/GEF or similar donor-funded programmes.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, results tracking, and evidence management.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with UNDP/GEF fiduciary, procurement, and SES requirements.
- Fluency in English and in the primary working language of the host country is required.
- Demonstrated familiarity with local institutional, community, and stakeholder contexts, including experience working with government counterparts, local authorities, civil society, and community-based organisations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary