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Job Title:   Project Manager, Uganda

Organisation: DevelopmentAid Recruitment Solutions (DRS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

DevelopmentAid Recruitment Solutions (DRS) provides talent acquisition support for roles within the international humanitarian and development aid sectors.

We at DRS understand the need to provide bespoke and cost-effective recruitment solutions that will fit the culture and values of each organization. We achieved this understanding after having worked for years with a wide variety of organizations in the not-for-profit sector that includes international and community-based NGOs, charities and foundations.

Job Summary:  DRS is looking, on behalf of our client, an INGO, for a Project Manager in Uganda who will participate in implementing initiatives in the agriculture sector.

The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural productivity and livelihoods in Uganda by addressing key challenges faced by farmers. Through targeted interventions such as access to modern farming techniques, infrastructure improvement, and value chain development, the INGO seeks to promote the sector’s potential for sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and coordinating all project activities to ensure the timely achievement of objectives within established parameters.
• Managing coordination efforts with local stakeholders and maintaining the project’s time schedule.
• Supervising the accounting and financial aspects of the project, including expense recording, financial planning, on-site transactions, oversight of on-site bank accounts, guiding and monitoring procurement procedures for project partners, and managing both internal and donor financial reporting.
• Preparing intermediate and final narrative and financial reports, adhering to internal and donor regulations.
• Completing all project management documentation and regularly communicating updates internally and to the donor.
• Managing the project’s co-financing component and coordinating with other associated projects.
• Conducting needs assessments and developing new project proposals as necessary.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of experience as a project manager, preferentially in agriculture or rural development sectors.
• Experience in administrative and financial management.
• Fluency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex and multi-sector projects with strong organizational capacity.
• Diplomatic and negotiating skills.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 31st May 2024

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