Who we are
SNV is a mission-driven global development partner driven by the vision of a better world: one where across every society, people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. Rooted in the contexts and societies we work in and inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all.  

SNV is identifying potential candidates for the Project Manager Farmer Institutions and Network Enhancement (FINE-Pro) project in Uganda, currently in the proposal stage. Our goal is to identify potential candidates by June 7th. We are currently exploring a pool of candidates from which we will select those best suited for further consideration.

Are you a strong Project Manager with an experience in leading large international projects in agri-productivity, agri-financing, food security and nutrition in Uganda and/or East Africa? We are looking out for you for the role of Project Lead for a project in Uganda that is focusing on empowering smallholder farmers to increase productivity, reduce losses, improve market access, create jobs and enhance livelihoods.

Project details:

• Project: FINE-Pro (Farmer Institutions and Network Enhancement Project)
• Location: Probably Jinja office in Uganda
• Start Date: Expected by year-end (contingent to donor funding)
• Duration: Not yet confirmed
• Maximum budget for the program is total 10 million euro for 5 years. Please be aware that for unspecified reasons there is a possibility that the program will ultimately not be awarded.
• Focus: Empowering smallholder farmers to increase productivity, reduce losses, improve market access, create jobs, and enhance livelihoods
• Sector: Agri-Food
• Product: Resilient and Productive Landscapes, Inclusive Markets, and Impact Investment

Project Manager qualifications:

• Either national or foreign candidates
• Essential: 10+ years of experience, including a minimum of two large international programs
• Preferred: Experience in East Africa, preferably with Dutch Embassy in Uganda (EKN) and/or experience with SNV
• Academic background: Open to candidates with extensive experience, regardless of their academic background

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply by uploading your CV as soon as possible, and no later than June 7th. If your experience and skills match the requirements of the position to be included in the proposal, we will contact you to discuss the next steps in the selection process.