Job Title: Project and Grants Manager
Organisation: Inputi
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Inputi is an agro digital marketplace that leverages technology to aggregate demand and supply of genuine farm inputs by farmers and dealers, respectively. After aggregating, Inputi implements a last mile delivery to farms through an integrated digital marketplace across Uganda.
Job Summary: The Project and Grants Manager is responsible for end to end management & adherence to project and grant guidelines and monitoring, documentation of impact and will be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Projects Management, Certifications like PMP, Monitoring and Evaluation are an added advantage
- Proven experience in managing projects and grants, preferably in the agricultural or agritech sector
- Familiarity with the Ugandan agricultural landscape and related challenges would be advantageous.
- Strong project management skills to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate projects effectively.
- Ability to develop project plans, set objectives, and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
- In-depth knowledge of grant management principles and practices.
- Experience in creating project timelines, allocating resources, and managing project budgets.
- Ability to identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, and submit applications to relevant donors or funding agencies.
- Familiarity with donor requirements and the ability to ensure adherence to grant guidelines and reporting obligations.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with funding organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
- Strong analytical skills to assess project viability, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Ability to analyze project data, evaluate outcomes, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications and updated CVs to: apply@jobsportal-career.com
Deadline: 9th June 2023