Projects Manager Jobs – Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF)

Job: Projects Manager

Organization: Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF)

Funding Source: European Union (EU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) is an independent institution. ‘a Trust Fund’ established as a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for the conservation of priority biodiversity and ecosystem services in Uganda. The mission of UBF is: “to serve as a catalyst for mobilizing managing and channeling financial resources for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in Uganda for the benefit of current and future generations and the intrinsic value of nature”. UBF has received a Grant from The European Commission represented by the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Uganda. for implementing a project titles, Restoring and Conserving degraded fragile ecosystems for improved Community Livelihoods among the Refugee and Host Communities of West Nile Region and the mid-Albertine Rift.

Job Summary:  The Projects Manager will 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 Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a 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.
• Three years of 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.
• 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:

All candidates should send their 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.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any applications submitted after the deadline shall not be considered.

 Deadline: 31^st December 2020 by 3:00 pm