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.
• 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 Uganda
Plot 2468 Nsereko Road Nsambya
P.O.33202- Tel/Fax: +256 414574247 – Email: uganda@cesvi.org

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
Interested candidates should submit:
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Contacts of three professional referees
Applications should be sent to: recruiting-uganda@cesvi.org
Please indicate “Project Manager – COMMON ROOTS Project” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.