Uganda Biodiversity Fund Projects Manager Jobs

Job Role

Provide leadership and guidance in implementation and management of UBF
Projects.

The PM supports the organisation in ensuring delivery of expected outputs and outcomes from donor supported projects and continuously works towards improving impact.

Responsible for day-to-day running of projects. Overseeing and coordinating
project activities and supervising project staff. Works together with project staff and
implementing partner organizations.

Consolidates work plans and performance reports.

Based at UBF in Kampala but with frequent travel to project sites.

Key Result Areas

Organisational Development

• Give support to organisational planning, budgeting, and reporting processes

• Participate in fundraising activities as required

• Support development of concept notes and proposals for raising funds

• Participate in processes for development of UBF’s Programs for financing biodiversity conservation, including identifying priority areas for funding

• Provide technical support in evaluation of grantees’ and or contractors’ proposals.

Projects’ Management

• Provide technical support in identification and development of projects in line with
organisational priorities

• Support preparation of contracts / agreements.

• Undertake and coordinate project implementation plans and budgets.

• Support project staff to develop work plans and set performance targets

• Supervise / oversee implementation of donor funded projects

• Undertake supervision of contracts / agreements and enforcement of compliance.

• Provide technical support and back-stopping to grantees and or contractors

• Participate in capacity building and institutional strengthening of grantees /
contractors where required

• Ensure effective branding and communication in line with approved standards

• Ensure timely reporting from project implementers, in line with relevant policies and guidelines

• Review projects reports to ensure effective performance and quality standards

• Provide periodic technical reports for projects as required

• Conduct periodic project management meetings to ensure streamlined flow of activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Oversee development of M&E Frameworks, processes, and tools to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in project execution

• Participate in the development of project indicators, targets and milestones

• Monitor technical performance of projects financed under UBF

• Monitor project budget performance to ensure expenditure is within agreed limits

• Give support in monitoring cash flows for projects

• Develop, maintain, and update project and contract tracking and management tools

• Organise and participate in reviews and evaluations of projects

Stakeholder Liaison

• Work with the Management to represent and promote UBF interests in day-to-day dealings and ongoing liaison with key stakeholders

• Give leadership support to projects’ staff in liaising with stakeholders to ensure harmonious programs implementation

• Represent UBF in meetings and regional and international conferences and events#

Person Specification

Degree in natural resources management preferably in Biodiversity Conservation,
Forestry, Ecology, or related field with a postgraduate qualification in Project Planning
and Management.

Or Degree in Project Planning and Management with postgraduate qualification or hands-on experience in Biodiversity Conservation or related field.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in Conservation and / or project management.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Biodiversity Conservation issues.

• Competent in project development and management.

• Hands on experience in writing concept notes and Grant proposals for funding.

• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, civil society
organizations, development agencies, and the private sector.

• Experience with EU funded projects is desirable.

Skills ,Abilities and Competencies

• Be a highly energetic, self-starting, entrepreneurial and creative individual who can
express/recognise ideas, opportunities, and communicate goals and objectives clearly

• Ability to plan, manage and follow through assignments and communicate at all levels
of the organization in a timely and professional manner.

• Ability to undertake actions and achieve results in an independent manner and as a
team leader with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for the actions taken.

• Ability to work in a multicultural diverse environment and under pressure

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict confidentiality involving internal/external
information

• Emotional maturity, ability to take constructive feedback and perform under pressure

• Proven project cycle management skills (project design, budget preparation,
expenditure tracking, M&E, proposal development, report writing)

• Proven skills in managing staff, excellent coordination skills, as well as leadership and
team building-skills

• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with high proficiency for
accuracy.

How to Apply

UBF is an equal opportunity Employer.

Applications with updated CV including three work related referees should be addressed to: The Executive Director through e-mail address: humanresource@ugandabiodiversityfund.org

Please indicate the title of the job you are applying for in the Subject line of the Email.

Only those applications received via e-mail shall be considered.

Applications should reach the above address not later than 31st December 2020, 3:00 PM.

NB

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Any applications submitted after the deadline shall not be considered.

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