Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced international project leader for our new project INSPIRE, which will be implemented from August 2024 – July 2029 with our partner organization in Uganda, GOAL. The project aims at involving 200,000 smallholder farmers in land restoration and inclusive development of their farming systems in two regions in Uganda, Lango and Busoga. We are looking for someone with a combination of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to strategically lead the implementation of the pathway aiming for community resilience and agency through the PIP approach. The project leader will be based in Kampala, with frequent travel in the region and to the project sites. This position is open to Dutch, Ugandan and other international applicants who have the pre-requisite experience.

The project has four pathways:
1. community resilience and agency (by using the PIP approach);
2. sustainable farming systems;
3. inclusive market development and
4. strengthening institutions.
WUR is bringing in technical assistance and strategic guidance in all these pathways.

The INSPIRE project will entail 60% of the time. The other 40% will be contributing to other projects of WUR in Uganda and the East African region that work with the PIP approach, such as the CommonGround project.
The Project Leader will be based in Kampala and have a contract with Wageningen Environmental Research. Weekly 32-36 working hours.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Leader
• Provide input and guidance to project staff for implementation of the Participatory Integrated Planning approach; The PIP approach: building a foundation for sustainable change - WUR);
• Provide input and guidance to project staff in the areas of smallholder farming systems, sustainable land use, watershed management, market development, nutrition and inclusivity;
• Connect with the project’s Chief of Party (from GOAL) and other project partners (e.g. Agriterra and Resilience BV) to ensure smooth implementation of the project, among others by preparing work plans and annual budgets, and by monitoring activities with the technical staff;
• Ensure the daily management of the project on behalf of WUR, including financial management and management of WUR project staff;
• Develop learning questions to continuously improve project implementation based on research;
• Monitor progress, and develop narrative and financial progress reports for the donor;
• Contribute to scientific / research reports.

Your qualities
• At least 5 years working experience in East Africa, preferably in Ugandan farming systems;
• Master or PhD degree related to international development studies, agriculture, natural resource management and preferably (partly) done in Africa;
• Demonstrated experience in leading an international rural/agricultural development project or programme (implementation, logistics, budget, staffing);
• Experience/great affinity with the concepts, principles, methods and techniques of smallholder farming systems, bottom-up community development approaches and sustainable land use;
• Affinity with watershed management, market development, nutrition, and inclusivity;
• Demonstrated skills in effectively collaborating with local governments, regional institutions, donors, private companies and other partners;
• Ability to successfully manage and develop staff as demonstrated by past experience;
• Ability to manage partners, sub-contracts and grant programs following all reporting requirements;
• Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day-to-day operations of the project;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in small and large audience settings;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3,693,- and €5,737,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10 -11). You will initially receive a one-year contract, which can be extended to the duration of the project upon mutual enthusiasm.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland and with your work you have a clear and positive impact on society. At WUR we work on the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and feeding the world in a sustainable way.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Do you want more information?
For more information about this position, please contact Laurie van Reemst, PIP expert, laurie.vanreemst@wur.nl 
For more information about the procedure, please contact recruitment.support@wur.nl 

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 21 August 2024. We hope to schedule the interviews at the beginning of September.
Additional information form
For this position, you must fill in a mandatory form which will allow us to have a comprehensive view of your qualifications and better assess your fit for it. You can access the form using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ffZpFE604p c

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