Project Manager – Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields:
  • Agriculture
    
  • Food Science
    
  • Social Sciences
    
  • Agricultural Extension
    
  • Agriculture and Rural Development or related field
    
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from a recognized institution is mandatory.
  

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years' proven experience managing development or humanitarian projects.
  
• Demonstrated experience in implementing agriculture-related projects.
  
• Experience working in refugee settings, refugee-hosting communities, or humanitarian contexts is highly preferred.
  

Project Planning and Management

• Lead the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities.
  
• Develop detailed project work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and implementation schedules.
  
• Ensure project objectives, targets, and indicators are achieved within agreed timelines.
  

Technical Leadership

• Support the design and implementation of climate-smart agricultural technologies and practices.
  
• Promote sustainable farming systems, improved crop production, soil and water conservation, and climate resilience strategies.
  
• Ensure integration of agricultural extension methodologies into project implementation.
  
• Support adoption of innovative agricultural and food security interventions among beneficiaries.
  

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local government authorities, development partners, refugee settlement management structures, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
  
• Coordinate with implementing partners, community-based organizations, and farmer groups.
  
• Represent the project in coordination meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder forums.
  

Refugee and Community Engagement

• Ensure effective engagement of refugee and host communities throughout project implementation.
  
• Promote inclusive programming that addresses the needs of vulnerable populations, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
  
• Strengthen community participation and ownership of project interventions.
  

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Oversee project monitoring systems to track progress against targets and deliverables.
  
• Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and technical reports.
  
• Analyze project performance data and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
  
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
  

Financial and Resource Management

• Manage project budgets and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
  
• Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
  
• Work closely with finance and procurement teams to support project implementation.
  
• Ensure accountability and value for money in project operations.
  

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise project staff, consultants, and field teams.
  
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and mentorship.
  
• Foster teamwork, professionalism, and a results-oriented culture.
  

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and government requirements.
  
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation measures.
  
• Ensure safeguarding, protection, environmental, and gender considerations are integrated into project activities.