Project Manager Rooted in Diversity (RiD): Partnership for food security and Livelihoods project at Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda, Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

The Job holder will manage the RiD project by providing technical guidance. S/he will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective implementation of all the related project activities. This position belongs to the RiD Project Management Unit.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Project Coordination and implementation
Coordinate with the project Country Implementing Teams (CITs) to implement and monitor project deliverables as per agreed
Coordinate the development of workplans, setting targets for implementation and spearhead project plan reviews and
Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management of the project in line with the NORAD project agreement and
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
2.0   Stakeholder management & Engagement
Ensure that joint planning, budgeting, and reporting are conducted timely and to
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
Ensure consistent and effective information flow between the Steering Group, Project Management Unit, Implementing partner organisations and
Coordinate and organize partner meetings, Steering Group meetings and Technical Working Group engagements, ensuring that agreed actions are
Develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, government bodies and officials, and international
3.0  Project Monitoring, Learning and Communication
Ensure an overall monitoring and evaluation plan is in place for the project and
Establish adequate systems to gather evidence and learnings and partners understanding of project impact and barriers to delivery to inform course
Work with the M&E Advisors and Consortium members on the analysis of data, reporting, learning, and
Review monitoring and evaluation reports, partner narrative reports, and other internal and external resources to inform project
Ensure that project objectives on gender equality, climate change, partnerships and localization are upheld and contribute to learning and
Ensure quality and consistency by setting and adhering to appropriate standards for project implementation in compliance with the consortium and NORAD quality
Monitor project risks and take relevant mitigation and corrective measures in consultation with Country Implementation Teams (CITs) and Steering
3.0   Human Resource Management
Participate in the recruitment of relevant project
Support establishment of relevant Human Resource support systems for efficient project
Review and evaluate project staff performance in line with established guidelines and policies and as per donor requirements and
Supervise Project
Ensure that relevant technical expertise and capacity strengthening support is available to project staff and
4.0  Project Financial Management
Provide oversight and accountability for financial decisions and activities of the
Work with budget holders and finance staff of the Country Implementing Teams and ensure that all activities and expenditures are conducted within budget
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
Ensure that project narrative reports are completed and submitted timely alongside the financial
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
5.0  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
Regular communication and information sharing with strategic partners in liaison with the Country
6.0   Other Key Responsibilities
Lead in the identification of project risks and proactively work with partners to mitigate risk factors against partnership and project delivery
Coordinate the meetings of the project steering Group and ensure that action points agreed during the meetings are followed 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
In addition to individual respective tasks, all PELUM employees are expected:
To adhere to our organizational values and to actively promote their application amongst
To undertake tasks in a creative, self-driven and innovative
Participate in key events and represent the organization in relevant fora
Ensure that all activities are implemented in a gender sensitive
Adhere to PELUM’s policies, procedures, and performance expectations in all
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