SNV TIDE Project Manager/Sector Leader Agriculture Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

The TIDE Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the programme, coordination with project implementing partners and ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required. S/he will ensure full compliance with the donor contract and regulations and will oversee the programme reporting process to the donor. As appropriate the Project Manager may become involved in resource mobilisation of SNV Agriculture programmes in Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will have following key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Management -Lead, manage and motivate the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders.

Project Quality Assurance-Take responsibility for the (technical) content of a project, ensure quality of the deliverables and ensure sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards.

Contract Management & Project Accounting -Manage and account for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project. Ensure security and (financial risk) mitigation (incl. due diligence).

Human Resources Management & Team Leadership -Guide, develop, coach and motivate team members.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting - ensure uniform understanding and practice in planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of agriculture projects in line with SNV’s internal frameworks and donor guidelines; Account and report to SNV and the donor on project performance;

Knowledge, documentation and communication -Contributes to internal and external knowledge development, by full documentation and sharing of project insights and results.

Network and Relationship building -Build and maintain effective relationships, with team, external partners and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding according to donor guidelines. Position SNV within the sector at the country level.

Business Development: Positioning, develop proposals and secure funding for agriculture programmes.

Sector Operations and implementation- Steer, monitor sector operations.

Advisory services and Portfolio Management -Lead complex assignments, set benchmarks for results, and monitor quality of advisory services.

Contribute to SNV Uganda-As a member of the Country Management Team.

Qualifications

Education

Relevant advanced academic qualification in Agriculture (Agriculture, Ag. Economics) or related field. A post graduate qualification in project management is added advantage.

Relevant Experience

10+ years of relevant and progressive experience in agriculture service delivery including at least 7 years in a management role, preferably in East Africa;

Proven abilities in managing large scale and complex development projects in Agriculture;

Solid sector background and proven track record in the dairy sector

Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation aspects of a project;

International work experience and the ability to effectively coach and lead a team of advisors and project managers in a multi-cultural setting;

Has managerial experience of not less than 10 years with professional teams, integrating and steering different processes at national sector level.

Solid experience in project management and managing multiple donor funded projects.

Visionary and able to strategically inspire and energise project

teams operating in different parts of the country;

Knowledge and understanding of the international development context and trends of agriculture sector;

Proven ability to mobilise financial resources from the public and private sector; familiarity with key financiers and actors in the agriculture sector;

Excellent social and networking skill as well as interpersonal and influencing skills to engage with governments, donors, the private sector and civil society;

Proficiency in both written and spoken English;

Willingness to travel to all project locations in the country to oversee and monitor project works and sites;

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills.

Additional Information

Qualifications & Requirements

Education