Project Manager- Rooted In Diversity (Rid): Partnership For Food Security And Livelihoods Project

Person Specifications a. Qualifications

• Master’s degree in project management, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies or other relevant field, or training from recognized institutions.

• Knowledge/Training in Agroecology is required.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in managing complex, regional projects at a scale preferably EU funded.

• Minimum seven years of progressive professional work experience in different capacities with local and international NGOs and representing partnerships towards donors.

• Proven experience of programming in natural resource management, climate resilient agriculture, and/or youth and women’s rights programming at a community, national and international levels.

• Sound experience and progressive management of consortium and project management.

• Experience in providing mentoring and support to a range of actors,

• Understanding of financial management procedures, budget monitoring, and donor reporting.

• Sound knowledge of civil society dynamics and their role in addressing food security systems, gender and climate change challenges.

• Demonstrable experience in working with partners in sustainable ways that reflect power-sharing, accompaniment and mutual respect.

• Familiarity with or experience in working on Agroecological approaches and principles.

Job application procedure

If you believe you have the requisite qualifications for the position, please tender in your application cover letter highlighting your suitability for the position, CV, Copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, National ID and contacts of 3 referees addressed to:The Country CoordinatorPELUM Uganda,Plot 37/37A Martyrs Way Ntinda P.O Box, 35804, Kampala.Applications should also be sent via email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected]

Person Specifications a. Qualifications

• Master’s degree in project management, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies or other relevant field, or training from recognized institutions.

• Knowledge/Training in Agroecology is required.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in managing complex, regional projects at a scale preferably EU funded.

• Minimum seven years of progressive professional work experience in different capacities with local and international NGOs and representing partnerships towards donors.

• Proven experience of programming in natural resource management, climate resilient agriculture, and/or youth and women’s rights programming at a community, national and international levels.

• Sound experience and progressive management of consortium and project management.

• Experience in providing mentoring and support to a range of actors,

• Understanding of financial management procedures, budget monitoring, and donor reporting.

• Sound knowledge of civil society dynamics and their role in addressing food security systems, gender and climate change challenges.

• Demonstrable experience in working with partners in sustainable ways that reflect power-sharing, accompaniment and mutual respect.

• Familiarity with or experience in working on Agroecological approaches and principles.

Job application procedure

If you believe you have the requisite qualifications for the position, please tender in your application cover letter highlighting your suitability for the position, CV, Copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, National ID and contacts of 3 referees addressed to:The Country CoordinatorPELUM Uganda,Plot 37/37A Martyrs Way Ntinda P.O Box, 35804, Kampala.Applications should also be sent via email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected]

Project Coordination and implementation

• Coordinate with the project Country Implementing Teams (CITs) to implement and monitor project deliverables as per agreed workplans.

• Coordinate the development of workplans, setting targets for implementation and spearhead project plan reviews and monitoring.

• Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management of the project in line with the NORAD project agreement and requirements.

• Coordinate project documentation and review reports and budgets to track progress and project quality and set strategies for effective implementation in line with the donor requirements to inform decision making.

Stakeholder management & Engagement

• Ensure that joint planning, budgeting, and reporting are conducted timely and to quality.

• Nurture and maintain a robust, honest, and transparent relationship with project partners

• Develop and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with civil society partners, governments, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure consistent and effective information flow between the Steering Group, Project Management Unit, Implementing partner organisations and allies.

• Coordinate and organize partner meetings, Steering Group meetings and Technical Working Group engagements, ensuring that agreed actions are implemented.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, government bodies and officials, and international donors.

Project Monitoring, Learning and  Communication

• Ensure an overall monitoring and evaluation plan is in place for the project and implemented.

• Establish adequate systems to gather evidence and learnings and partners understanding of project impact and barriers to delivery to inform course correction.

• Work with the M&E Advisors and Consortium members on the analysis of data, reporting, learning, and sharing.

• Review monitoring and evaluation reports, partner narrative reports, and other internal and external resources to inform project delivery.

• Ensure that project objectives on gender equality, climate change, partnerships and localization are upheld and contribute to learning and development.

• Ensure quality and consistency by setting and adhering to appropriate standards for project implementation in compliance with the consortium and NORAD quality standards.

• Monitor project risks and take relevant mitigation and corrective measures in consultation with Country Implementation Teams (CITs) and Steering Group.

Human Resource Management

• Participate in the recruitment of relevant project teams.

• Support establishment of relevant Human Resource support systems for efficient project delivery.

• Review and evaluate project staff performance in line with established guidelines and policies and as per donor requirements and expectations.

• Supervise Project officers.

• Ensure that relevant technical expertise and capacity strengthening support is available to project staff and partners.

Project Financial Management

• Provide oversight and accountability for financial decisions and activities of the project.

• Work with budget holders and finance staff of the Country Implementing Teams and ensure that all activities and expenditures are conducted within budget allocations.

• Monitor project expenditure, prepare budget revisions and forecasts, review financial data and ensure timely financial reporting to the donor, in line with the project agreement provisions.

• Ensure that project narrative reports are completed and submitted timely alongside the financial reports.

• Work closely with the Head of Programmes to provide advice, assistance and training on financial matters to programme team to enable them better manage the financial aspects of the project.

Representation, Networking and Partnerships

• Participate in the organisation’s other key institutional events such as the country working group, related events and fora.

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships relevant for the project.

• Regular communication and information sharing with strategic partners in liaison with the Country Coordinator.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the identification of project risks and proactively work with partners to mitigate risk factors against partnership and project delivery plans.

• Coordinate the meetings of the project steering Group and ensure that action points agreed during the meetings are followed through. Act as the secretary of the Steering Group.

• Uphold project and partnership principles in the project, problem solving and where needed providing the space to escalate conflicts to the Steering Group

• Adhere to the set policies and procedures and effectively  communicate them to project teams to ensure that they are upheld.

In addition to individual respective tasks, all PELUM employees are expected:

• To adhere to our organizational values and to actively promote their application amongst colleagues.

• To undertake tasks in a creative, self-driven and innovative fashion.

• Participate in key events and represent the organization in relevant fora

• Ensure that all activities are implemented in a gender sensitive manner.

• Adhere to PELUM's policies, procedures, and performance expectations in all functions.

• To identify and implement additional tasks/ ideas of benefit to the organization (whether directly linked to one’s job or not).

• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.