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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

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August 21, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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International project leader for a land restoration & farming systems project in Uganda job at Wageningen University and Research

Job Description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications and Competencies

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.

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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