Project Manager/Team Leader

Job Posting Organization:
Action Against Hunger is a leading global organization dedicated to ending hunger. Established to innovate solutions and advocate for change, the organization reaches approximately 28 million people annually through its proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. With a workforce of around 8,990 dedicated staff members, Action Against Hunger operates in 55 countries, addressing the root causes of hunger, which include climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. The organization aims to create a world free from hunger for everyone, for good. Action Against Hunger USA is part of the broader Action Against Hunger International network and currently manages operations in eight countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti.

Job Overview:
The Project Manager/Team Leader role is crucial for providing overall technical leadership for the project, which focuses on integrated delivery across various agricultural interventions. This includes crop and livestock management, beneficial insect promotion, sustainable-land-management" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">sustainable land management, market linkages, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and farmer institutional development. The Project Manager will coordinate technical planning, ensure quality assurance, engage with government entities, and provide field-level technical support. The position is contingent upon confirmation of funding, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and responsiveness to project needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager/Team Leader will lead the technical design and implementation of climate-smart agriculture interventions within assigned refugee settlements and host communities. Key responsibilities include coordinating technical specialists and field teams to ensure integrated delivery across selected value chains, applying Farmer Field School and Farmer Institutional Development approaches effectively, and supporting the development of workplans, technical training packages, demonstration plot plans, input distribution plans, and field supervision schedules. The role also involves providing technical oversight for farmer group formation, strengthening cooperative development, and ensuring market readiness. Additionally, the Project Manager will integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender, youth inclusion, disability inclusion, nutrition, environmental safeguards, conflict sensitivity, and accountability into project activities. The position requires representation of the project in technical coordination meetings with stakeholders, including local government and private sector actors, and preparation of various technical reports. The Project Manager will also lead technical reflection, adaptive management, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation for joint supervision missions.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. They should have at least 8–10 years of progressive experience in agricultural livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, value chain development, or programming related to refugee and host communities. Demonstrated experience working in refugee settlements or districts hosting refugees in Uganda is essential. Strong experience with farmer group approaches, Farmer Field Schools, cooperative development, input systems, market linkages, and climate-resilient production is required. Additionally, experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and prior engagement with government-led or World Bank-funded agricultural projects is considered an advantage.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or Natural Resource Management is required for this position. This educational background ensures that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively lead agricultural projects and interventions.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in relevant fields, particularly in agricultural livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, and value chain development. Candidates should have a strong background in working with refugee populations or in districts that host refugees, demonstrating their ability to navigate the complexities of such environments. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary technical teams is also crucial, as the role involves coordinating various specialists and ensuring effective project implementation.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the organization and the need for effective communication with stakeholders. Knowledge of local languages may be advantageous for engaging with communities and enhancing project impact.

Additional Notes:
The position is contingent upon confirmation of funding, indicating that the role may not be immediately available until funding is secured. The job is likely to be full-time, given the responsibilities outlined, and may involve working in a challenging environment typical of refugee settlements. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job description, but candidates can expect a competitive package commensurate with their experience and the organization's standards.