About the Organisation

Adroit Consult International is a multi-sectoral consulting firm based in Kampala Uganda providing the highest level of consulting services and research. Incorporated in Uganda in 2007, we have provided consultancy and management services to Governments, Non-Government Organizations, private sector entities, and Civil Society Organizations both local and international.

About the Project

Adroit Consult International has been contracted by Ripple Effect to support the implementation of the Youth Inclusive Dairy Markets Systems (YIDaMS) Project. The overall goal of this project is “Improved socio-economic well-being of young people in the dairy value chain in South Western Uganda by 2027,” anticipating to enable 63,400 young women, men, refugees, and persons with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilled work in the dairy sector. The project targets 70% young women, 10% refugees, and 5% persons with disabilities. Specifically, Adroit Consult International’s contribution will be to enable increased revenue of business enterprises by the young people in the dairy value chain by 2025 through among others, enhancing access to input and output markets, and also facilitating linkages to both financial and non-financial Business Development Services in the dairy value chain, for specifically young people. 

Position: Project Manager
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Mbarara with frequent travel across project implementation areas
Nature of job: Full-Time
Reporting to: YiDAMs regional coordinator and Projects Coordinator Adroit Consult International
Advertisement Type: Both internal and external advertisement

Job Summary:  The Project Manager is the project lead and will spearhead and provide leadership, vision to the project team. S/he will facilitate planning of all project deliverables, monitor project progress, identify project positive developments, potential risk and mitigate measures. Keeping up to date with new knowledge and developments in inclusive businesses through and ensuring these developments are understood and included in the intervention.

The purpose of the role is to provide leadership in the project area, represent the organisation in the area, ensure successful delivery of the project, management of project staff, and management of the donor contract against the plan, budget and log frame. This management position has two reporting lines – one with Ripple Effect, and another with Adroit Consult International.

Roles and Responsibilities

Coordination

  • Oversee the youth skilling intervention and ensure youth engage in meaningful employment.
  • Mentor and build the capacity of project team to integrate youth into dairy value chain enterprises.
  • Coordination of all youth intervention activities in the project operational areas.
  • Support the establishment of a sustainable marketing system to motivate youth to identify opportunities and engage in the business opportunities along the dairy value chain.
  • Identify and collaborate with other partners in order to get synergetic effects of the work.
  • Support project team to facilitate and coordinate implementation of youth enterprise development and market linkages.
  • Provide input into recruitment and orientation of staff as may be required.
  • Facilitate planning and review sessions with project team to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.

Reporting

  • Coordinate preparation of quarterly and annual plans, budgets and reports for the project.
  • Technical assistance and manage the development, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of the project.
  • Develop project specific work plans, detailed implementation plans and project schedules based on project agreements and contractual obligations.
  • Participate in budget processes and periodic budget reviews
  • Ensure timely submission of financial and narrative reports.
  • Submit routine reports on project progress

Management Information System

  • Ensure project staff are trained in the use and management of MIS.
  • Guide and support staff in their efforts to collect and analyse data on a monthly basis.
  • Use and study information captured through the MIS in real time to make strategic decisions, generate monthly and quarterly trend analysis reports.
  • Work with the M& E team to clean, upload and analyse data.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in, Agriculture, Economics, Agribusiness, Animal production and Business Administration, or other related fields. Bachelor’s degree in any of the above is mandatory. Other combinations of training and/or up to 3 years of experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position may be considered. Must have ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit. Must have knowledge of the location of implementation or language, Experience in youth skilling. Vast experience in the dairy value chain would be desired. Demonstrable strategic management and planning experience. Experience of preparing, monitoring and managing budgets and work plans. Staff Management experience, Experience in research and development, Knowledge of environmental good practice, Strong leadership ability, Excellent communication skills, Good presentation skills, Report writing skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Strong networking skills. Able to participate on a policy level with government and other development partners, An initiator and self –driven, A team leader, builder and developer, A broad and mature thinker, A strategic thinker with an eye for detail, Creative and innovative, a team player. Flexible. Understands the importance of confidentiality.

How to Apply

You should submit your application letter, CV and academic documents online to [email protected] indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line.

The closing date for this vacancy is 5 pm EAT, Friday 11th October 2024. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Category: Projects
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mbarara

Apply for this position

Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx