Project Manager – Common Roots: Communities Rising On Opportunities through Trees’ Stewardship in Uganda (National Position) Full Time NEW

Duty Station: Mbale, Eastern Uganda (with frequent travel within the region)
Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable based on performance)
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Head of Mission
Application Deadline: 18/03/2026

About CESVI
CESVI is an international humanitarian organisation founded in Italy in 1985. CESVI operates in
Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe, working in emergency and development contexts to
support vulnerable populations and promote sustainable development, environmental protection
and resilience.
CESVI has been operational in Uganda since 2001, implementing programmes in livelihoods, food
security, nutrition and community resilience in both development and refugee response.

Project Background

The COMMON ROOTS project is under the AICS (Italian Agency for Cooperation and
Development) ReForest Project implemented with resources from the European Union. The project
aims to increase and conserve the national forest cover and promote the environmental
sustainability and economic growth of the targeted areas. The project is implemented in 16 districts
of the Eastern region through a consortium approach.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the
project, ensuring effective implementation, financial oversight, compliance with donor regulations,
and coordination among consortium partners.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Compliance

• Ensure overall implementation of project activities in line with the Grant Agreement, approved
workplan and budget.
• Monitor progress against indicators and ensure achievement of results.
• Ensure timely preparation of narrative and financial reports in compliance with donor
requirements.
• Guarantee adherence to CESVI internal procedures and donor regulations.
• Monitor project expenditure and budget forecasts.
• Coordinate with MEAL and Programme Teams to ensure grant MEAL obligations are met
timely and in line with donor/consortium requirements.
• Collaborate with programme teams to ensure contractual visibility and communication
obligations are met.

Consortium Coordination and Team Leadership
• Lead coordination among consortium partners, ensuring alignment of activities, timelines and
deliverables.
• Organise and chair regular coordination meetings and Project Advisory Committee meetings.
• Provide technical and managerial guidance to staff and partners as needed.
• Ensure effective performance management and capacity building of the project team.
Representation, Partnerships and Strategic Development
• Represent CESVI and the consortium with relevant government institutions at Ministry and
local levels.
• Strengthen collaboration with district authorities and community structures.
• Ensure CESVI’s participation in relevant local government initiatives and working groups.
• Identify potential partners and establish collaborations with community structures, national
NGOs and private sector actors.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to expand the project scope and strengthen CESVI’s strategic
positioning in the country.
Essential requirements
• University degree in Project Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration,
Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in managing donor-funded development
projects.
• Proven experience in EU-funded or similarly structured donor projects (strong asset).
• Demonstrated experience in consortium coordination and multi-partner project management.
• Proven experience in budget management, financial monitoring and donor reporting.
• Experience working with Government institutions, district authorities and civil society
organisations in Uganda.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Solid diplomatic skills with the ability to manage a variety of internal and external relationships
• Self-motivated, proactive, resilient and able to work independently.
• Highly result-oriented with the ability to manage workload and stress
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office and reporting tools).
• High level of integrity and adherence to safeguarding standards.
Desirable
• Experience in forest landscape restoration, climate resilience or community-based natural
resource management projects.
• Knowledge of Ugandan environmental and forestry policy frameworks.
• Experience working with government institutions and multi-stakeholder platforms.

Safeguarding
CESVI has a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment
and all forms of misconduct. The selected candidate will be required to adhere to CESVI’s Code of
Conduct and Safeguarding policies.

How to apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Contacts of three professional referees
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
Please indicate “Project Manager – COMMON ROOTS Project” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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