Vacancy title:
Project Manager

Jobs at:
ZOA Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, 13th February 2017

Duty Station:
Arua

Job details:

ZOA Uganda has been contracted to implement a 4 year project in the West Nile Region of Uganda, particularly in the districts of Arua, Moyo, Koboko, Nebbi and Zombo. The projects title is, “Front a quality culture in the application and delivery of agro inputs to sustainably intensify agricultural production in West Nile sub-region. (SIAP — West Nile)". The project is business orientated and aims at strengthening the value chains of sesame, onions, cabbages and tomatoes to increase productivity, build quality input use and ultimately ensure expanded market access to commercially based small-holder farmers in West Nile sub-region.

About the position
- PROJECT MANAGER 5 We are looking for a highly qualified Project Manager (PM) with strong experience in business development, local government interaction and preferably NGO project cycle management to manage a 4 year project in West Nile. The PM, employed by ZOA and reporting to the Programme Manager West Nile, will be expected to lead the implementation of the project on behalf of ZOA, providing leadership to the project and its activities, overseeing smooth implementation of the project, and will provide strategic leadership in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.

The successful candidate will have a mature personality who is able to integrate and express Christian values in rehabilitation work. lt you think you qualify for the position.

Deadline: Monday, 13th February 2017. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Duty station: Arua
Reports to: Programme Manager West Nile
Starting date: As soon as possible

Salary Range: UGX2,500,000 to 3,500,000 gross per month it is a 4 year project and will operate in 5 districts of West Nile. It will concentrate on increasing market penetration oi small-holder farmers through supporting local government regulation towards agro inputs, promoting the use oi quality agrc-inputs, increasing farmer productivity through Conservation Agriculture (CA) and ensuring excellent market access. The Manager of this multi-disciplinary project must be able to combine government interaction, private sector participation and agricultural production (including producer organization support), within a very strong business orientated mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, manage and implement activities in the project
  
• Liaise closely and set up formal business arrangements with private sector partners
  
• Liaise closely with local government and other stakeholders
  
• Ensure monitoring and reporting of projects in line with stringent donor requirements
  
• As budget holder be responsible for financial cash flow planning and expenditure monitoring,
  
• Supervise and cooperate with external project implementing partner
  
• Motivate, stimulate and supervise staff
  
• Ensure synergy with other similar projects and initiatives within the area of operation.
  
• Contribute to the preparation and planning of other ZOA projects, proposals and actions.

Requirements: .

• Masters in livelihoods, agriculture, business or other relevant field
  
• At least 5 years successful experience in multi year project management.
  
• At least 2 years experience in working for or with an agricultural oriented private sector player
  
• Proven leadership qualities with effective external and internal coordination skills
  
• Self motivator, having the ability to work with limited supervision
  
• Home station is Arua with approximately 50% of time for travel and work in the field
  
• Proven report writing and M&E skills Good command of English

The successful candidate will have a mature personality who is able to integrate and express Christian values in rehabilitation work. If you think you qualify for the position.

Job application procedure
please send your application letter together with curriculum vitae (max 3 pages), names and contacts of three recent professional referees to hr@zoa.ug including in the subject header: “Project Manager SIAP-West Nile”.