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Project Manager – Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers Job at SNV Uganda | Apply Now
Fort Portal, Uganda
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and water to local contexts. SNV has over 1,600 staff in more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.
In its new Strategic Plan period (2022-2030), SNV will aim to deepen partnerships with financial institutions, governments, and private sector to expand our impact driven finance portfolio. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organization and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy and water systems which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.
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Full Time
Deadline:
4 Aug 2025
Job Title
Project Manager – Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers Job at SNV Uganda
SNV Uganda
Job Description
Position: Project Manager – Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers
Organisation: SNV Uganda
Location: Fort Portal, Uganda
Duration: 5-year programme (2024–2029)
Funding Partner: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN)
About the Project – INCLUDE
Smallholder farmers in Uganda face systemic challenges—persistent poverty, climate shocks, land degradation, and underperforming livestock markets—that hinder income growth and resilience. The Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers (INCLUDE) project addresses these challenges by supporting 75,000 smallholder households across the Busoga, Rwenzori, Greater Ankole, and Kigezi regions.
The project takes a farmer-led, systems-based approach using Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) to:
Strengthen household-level planning and adaptive capacity
Improve livestock productivity
Promote sustainable land use
Enable access to inclusive markets
Enhance food and nutrition security
This five-year initiative is co-created and implemented with regional teams and partners from government, civil society, and the private sector.
Role Overview
As Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of this flagship initiative, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and measurable impact. You will manage a diverse team of 32 professionals, oversee stakeholder relations, and serve as the key liaison with the donor (EKN). Based in Fort Portal, your leadership will be instrumental in translating the project’s vision into lasting change for Uganda’s rural communities.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by uploading your CV and motivation letter by 4th of August at the latest.
Reference & Vetting Check
Potential candidates will be asked to provide the contact details of a person who is willing to act as a reference; this could be a university professor or a line manager from a previous job assignment.
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
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How to Apply
1. Strategic Leadership & Technical Oversight
Provide overall direction and vision for project delivery, ensuring alignment with SNV’s agri-food systems strategy and donor expectations.
Lead adaptive project management focused on learning, quality assurance, and timely implementation.
Monitor budget use, compliance, and project documentation.
Provide technical advisory support to staff and partners, troubleshooting and encouraging data-driven, evidence-based decision-making.
2. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
Oversee recruitment, staff performance, and ongoing professional development.
Ensure team well-being and uphold SNV’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management
Act as SNV’s primary representative to the donor (EKN), ensuring transparent, proactive communication.
Cultivate strong partnerships with government, civil society, the private sector, and other development actors.
Build synergies with other food security initiatives to enhance impact at scale.
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Essential Qualifications
Master’s degree in Agriculture, Livestock Development, Economics, Rural Development, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years' progressive leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder development projects, especially in the agri-food or livestock sectors in sub-Saharan Africa.
Proven expertise in leading diverse teams, delivering on large-scale initiatives, and adapting to dynamic rural contexts.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, public-private partnership management, and donor relations.
Preferred Qualifications
Postgraduate certification in Project Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of inclusive market systems, livestock value chains, and climate-resilient agricultural systems.
Experience with participatory tools such as Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP).
Effective coalition-building and cross-sector collaboration skills, with a track record of fostering scalable and sustainable solutions.
Familiarity with Uganda’s agricultural policies, rural institutional landscape, and private-sector engagement.
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to lead a high-impact project that is farmer-centric, locally embedded, and innovation-driven.
A collaborative work environment focused on continuous learning, systems change, and empowerment.
Competitive terms aligned with SNV Uganda’s national employment framework.
