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About the Organisation
Vi Agroforestry is a Swedish development organization that has been working in the Lake Victoria Basin since 1983. The organization focuses on sustainable agriculture and land management (SALM), agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, climate change resilience, and poverty reduction. It empowers smallholder farmer families by promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices and strengthening civil society.
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Kampala, Uganda
Vi Agroforestry is a Swedish development organisation fighting poverty and climate change together. What started as a tree planting initiative in 1983, is today an agroforestry expert organisation working through local partnerships to run holistic agricultural development projects in East Africa and beyond.
We work in collaboration with farmer’s organisations, advising and training farmers in sustainable agricultural land management such as agroforestry. In agroforestry, trees are planted alongside crops and livestock on the farmland. This gives more fertile soils, better yields, and a richer variety of crops. Farmers shifting to agroforestry get more food and better incomes. The trees also help increase biodiversity, bind carbon, and stop soil from being washed away by floods.
Over the last ten years, we have contributed to the planting of over 148 million trees and helped more than 2.4 million improve their livelihoods. We offer outstanding expertise in agroforestry, climate change adaptation and mitigation, promoting well-proven practices based on scientific research. Our focus on both human and environmental sustainability makes us unique.
We are presently working in three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. We focus on where we are most relevant and can make a difference – both in terms of which countries to work in and what areas in the countries. The selection is based on criteria such as an area’s vulnerability to climate change, the value we can contribute, and resources available.
In the coming years, we will look into expanding our geographical area, both within the current countries in East Africa, and into new countries. Special attention will be given to exploring arid and semi-arid areas where agroforestry has great potential to make unproductive lands fertile.
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Country Manager job at Vi Agroforestry (Vi-Skogen)
Vi Agroforestry (Vi-Skogen)
Job Description
The Country Manager will oversee all functions of the Uganda Country Office. This includes overall responsibility for program and project implementation, internal control, compliance, quality assurance, financial management, team leadership, and donor engagement. The role involves mobilizing resources, building partnerships, and ensuring effective communication and representation of Vi Agroforestry in national and international forums. The Country Manager is also responsible for the development and monitoring of the office’s annual work plan, risk management, staff well-being, and change management.
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Apply by sending your CV and cover letter indicating your gross monthly salary expectation to: recruitment@viagroforestry.org no later than 13th April 2025 with subject heading “Country Manager – Uganda”.
The employment is a fixed term position for two years, with possibility of extension. Start date as soon as possible. There will be a 6 months’ probation period.
We look forward to receiving your thoughtful application. Your time in preparing your application is much appreciated, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Vi Agroforestry strive for diversity in the organisation and welcome applicants regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability.
If you want to alert Vi Agroforestry on suspected discrimination, corruption or other serious misconduct during the recruitment process, do not hesitate to use our whistleblowing system: https://report.whistleb.com/en/viagroforestry
Lead the overall management of the Country Office.
Ensure effective implementation of programs and contribution to program targets.
Maintain strong internal controls, compliance, and quality assurance.
Oversee finance management, including budgeting, reporting, audits, and incident handling.
Drive resource mobilization and fundraising efforts.
Manage staff, promote team building, and ensure a healthy work environment.
Represent the organization to donors, development actors, and key stakeholders.
Develop and follow up on the annual work plan and risk register.
Ensure internal and external communication is consistent and effective.
Lead organizational change initiatives in alignment with strategic goals.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Required:
A university degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 7 years of management experience with staff responsibility.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Proven experience in managing international development cooperation.
Solid knowledge in financial management and grant analysis.
Familiarity with rights-based approaches and civil society development.
Experience working with a range of donors including institutional funders, foundations, and private donors.
Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change.
Merits:
Experience in SALM, agroforestry, biodiversity, and poverty reduction.
Knowledge of environmental and climate issues linked to livelihoods.
Experience with Swedish development cooperation, particularly civil society-related.
Proficiency in Swedish or other relevant languages like Swahili.
