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Trees for the Future

Program Manager

Rakai Uganda

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Trees for the Future

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Program Manager

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Description

Requirements

  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in the field of General Agriculture, Horticulture, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Forestry or any other related qualification. A post Graduate Diploma in Project management is desirable.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in the implementation of sustainable land management Practices within rural farmlands, people and budget leadership.
  • A valid motorcycle riding license with experience in riding, both on and off road with a history of safe motorcycle operation.
  • Willing and able to be stationed in the appropriate Project base for the duration of the Project.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Ability to navigate smart phone applications.
  • Must have studied and passed the Forest Gardening Training Examination within 2 months of hire.


Responsibilities

Program leadership & implementation

  • Lead planning, coordination, and execution of regional programs to ensure delivery against agreed targets, timelines, and budgets.
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of the Forest Garden Approach across all project sites.
  • Support the identification, feasibility assessment, planning, and rollout of new projects, including expansion into new locations and partnerships, ensuring appropriate resourcing and alignment with organizational priorities

Staff supervision and capacity building

  • Supervise, mentor, and support Program Officers and field teams to strengthen performance, accountability, and coordination.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management in collaboration with HR.
  • Foster a respectful, ethical, and inclusive work environment aligned with TREES’ values.

Budgeting, procurement and resource management

  • Coordinate preparation and oversight of regional program budgets; monitor expenditures and address variances in collaboration with Finance.
  • Identify procurement needs and coordinate timely procurement and delivery of materials and services.
  • Oversee seed, materials, and inventory planning and distribution in coordination with Technical Manager.

Monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting

  • Ensure accurate data collection, validation, and reporting in collaboration with MEL teams.
  • Review and submit consolidated program reports to the Director of Field Programs on time.
  • Use MEL insights to support adaptive management and continuous program improvement.

Partnerships, stakeholder engagement and compliance

  • Maintain strong relationships with government authorities, partners, and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements, local laws, and organizational policies.
  • Support coordination of meetings, workshops, travel, and external engagements linked to program delivery.

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