Job Title: Forestry and Agriculture Project Manager
Organisation: DGB
Duty Station: Hoima, Uganda
About the Company:
DGB is a purpose-driven project developer specialising in nature-based solutions, managing high-quality projects that emphasise ecosystem restoration, conservation, and biodiversity enrichment.
Job Summary: The purpose of the Project Manager is to 1) lead the planning, and implementation (planting) of the project; 2) ensuring that all the project deliverables are completed on time and within budget; 3) lead and manage a multidisciplinary project team
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulates the project plan, in accordance with the project objectives; specifies the timelines of the project, resources required, anticipated costs, risk assessment, and quality standards to be used
- Lead the project team, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure alignment with project goals
- Manage all the operations within the project i.e planting agroforestry system, nurseries, selling Coffee/Coaco
- Controls the project budget and project progress, evaluates all project initiatives as to feasibility, takes corrective actions when necessary, and generates adequate reporting
- Ensures high-quality data production & database maintenance to ensure project compliance with the designated standards
- Ensures appropriate communication between implementation team members to ensure success, efficiency, and risk mitigation
- Works collaboratively with implementation teams and BCCP partner colleagues
- Maintain good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including global team members, partners, industry regulators, government departments, and other third-party organizations
- Regularly update stakeholders on project status, changes, and critical decisions through reports and meetings.
- Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement of the overall system and continuously test & put forward improvement suggestions
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 5–10 years of experience managing projects and operations, preferably in [the agriculture sector/ industry sector].
- Must be highly skilled in process management, preferably in a fast-growing business
- Proven track record of managing and scaling up projects/operations from inception to completion within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Must have strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Must have strong analytical capacity with excellent troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work remotely and independently and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Must have a Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- Must be able to build good relationships with large numbers of stakeholders
- Willing to travel to potentially remote locations in-country
- Fluent in English and at least 1 other local language spoken within the project area
- Experience in an international organization is a plus
- good local cultural awareness and sensitivity
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet the above specifications should apply at the link below.
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