Self Help Africa Project Manager Jobs in Uganda
Self Help Africa Project Manager Jobs in Uganda
Job PurposeTo support effective implementation of a livelihood project that is implemented by War on Want Northern Ireland (WoWNI) in partnership with three national NGOs in five districts of the Sub-region.
He/she will ensure compliance to donor funding guidelines, support capacity building of the local partners and farmers groups and produce regular progress to the Programme Manager and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities (R) and Activities
R1: Project Leadership and Management
Lead, manage relationships and motivate the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders.
Plan and assign deliverables and activities to all relevant stakeholders, review their progress and address deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on agreed outputs and budgets.
Lead in the development and implementation of Climate Smart Sustainable farming methodologies with farmers to mitigate climate change.
Compile field reports on the progress of partner projects, based on the inputs, outputs, outcomes, lessons learnt, lessons applied, best practices, case studies, challenges and recommendation.
Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly narrative reports to the PM with key points of analysis.
Deliver effective trainings to build the capacity of supported farmers in modern agronomic practices, post-harvest handling and ensure that adoption of such practices is achieved.
Support beneficiaries understanding of the value for money concept and the 3 Es (Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness).
Prepare and submit monthly partner updates for the Programme Manager.
Document methods, good adaptation practices, experiences and results from the communities and partners for replication and future programming.
Facilitate shared learning among partners on issues relating to modern agronomic practices and technology transfer and adoption
Develop strategies for strengthening adoption of knowledge and skills acquired by the partners to ensure implementation of projects and enhance effectiveness.
Provide regular feedback to the partners/farmers and Programme Manager on project activities.
R2: Human Resources Management
Support in recruitment & selection of partner project staff (WoWNI and partner staff / consultants) according to SHA HR guidelines and procurement procedures
Manage the work plans and quality of partner project staff and steer their performance, in line with HR policy, and in consultation with the Programme Manager
R3: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
In collaboration with the rest of the team ensure participatory development of monitoring and evaluation templates, tools and compiling data on project progress.
Follow-up project implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the project.
Conduct M&E visits and reflection meetings with partners/farmers to gather information for reporting.
Act as the first point of contact with beneficiaries to ensure excellence in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) as it pertains to projects in line with institutional funders.
Support the implementing partners to build their capacities to apply participatory methods for monitoring their projects.
Ensure full synthesis, analysis and documentation and sharing of project insights, processes and outcomes within SHA Uganda and other SHA COs and key stakeholders.
Facilitate learning, promote peer-learning between staff and partners, participate in relevant national networks and actively engage in organisation level focal groups.
Explore opportunities for positioning, innovation, upscaling and potential follow up projects.
R4: Network and Relationship-building
Initiate and manage cooperative and productive linkages with external partners and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SHA visibility and branding according to donor guidelines
Support SHA partners
to understand and practice ethical codes of conduct, that are in line with SHA’s own core values
Initiate and oversee strategies for engagement of civil society in policy formulation at local, regional and national levels, and support the implementation of agreed policy engagement initiatives.
Identify opportunities and coordinate the implementation of mechanisms for greater engagement with all project stakeholders including government, civil society, private sector and beneficiaries, ensuring they are fully involved in planning and design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project activities as appropriate.
Explore and implement mechanisms for the promotion of sharing of experience with other projects in the CO, as well as with other NGOs in the sectors, and this could include cross visits, lessons learned papers, etc.
Participate in national or regional initiatives related to the project sector/theme and this could include planning and other action beyond the project level, and initiate collaboration in these areas with partners and other stakeholders, when appropriate.
Key Relationships
Internal
Programme Manager & other project staff
SHA Uganda Country Programme Team and administrative staff
External
Partner staff, Farmer groups, youth and women groups, government departments, private enterprises, donors, Civil society organisations
Qualifications/Other Requirements
Bachelors’ Degree level education in relevant field (either Agriculture or Crop Science, veterinary services and related fields)
Demonstrated knowledge of project management of a comparable project with a minimum 5 years’ experience at a similar level;
A high level of understanding of project cycle management approaches, project appraisal, monitoring and evaluation and partners’ capacity building
Considerable experience in budgeting/financial procedures and writing management reports to donors
Experience in participatory market surveys and value chain analysis of different agricultural commodities
Good knowledge and understanding of key aspects of development work; including food, nutrition and livelihood security and cross-cutting themes (e.g. youth, social inclusion, environment, HIV and AIDS);
Skills in training and facilitation of development processes, including organisation and mobilisation of communities and networking among different development partners such as youth groups, community-based organisations, government officers and SHA staff;
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills management and organisational skills, including proficiency in computer packages especially with MSOffice and other related packages;
Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practises;
High level of integrity and high standards of personal conduct.
Desirable
Experience working in project geographical region
Experience working with farmer groups and private sector actors.
Role Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work as part of team across different cultures.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative
Ability to solve problems and take corrective action
How to Apply
Please download the Application Form and fill it in. Then send the completed application form along with your CV to uganda@selfhelpafrica.net and copy in esther.ainyo@selfhelpafrica.net
Please note incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
Closing date is Wednesday 2nd December at 5pm
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