SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER and PROJECT MANAGER (M/F)
for the PerspActive SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE – project in UGANDA
PerspActive is a Dutch cooperative of nine Christian NGO’s which have the ambition to create a
new perspective for a new generation by bridging generations. By joining forces, combining
assets as expertise, networks and finance and staff PerspActive members make together the
difference. The intervention of perspective covers under the title Next Generation Perspective
following working areas:
1. Sustainability including ecology and sustainable agriculture
2. Employability and working skills
3. Enabling environment and attitude
We are looking for a senior Project Manager (M/F) for the first-year of our Sustainable
Agriculture project in Uganda which is a project to be executed by the ICCO, Tearfund Nederland,
Red een Kind and Woord en Daad, members of PerspActive and under the lead of member
Woord en Daad. Proposition development and securing funds is the first part of the job. The
PerspActive members will facilitate seed money. The project lasts from January 2018 till
December 2021 for its implementation. The business development of the case will be done in
2017. The job will be in first instance for the proposition development and the securing of
funding. In case of successful performance in this stage appointment for the rest of the project
period is possible.
In the project, we distinguish two phases: the co creation phase
within the framework given by the board of PerspActive including
composing a result oriented project team, securing the funding and
forming a consortium both in The Netherlands and in Uganda. The
main outcomes of the sustainable agriculture project in Uganda are
mentioned at the right. For more details, see project framework in
the annex. This phase regards the first year.
Key targets Sustainable Agriculture project
Uganda project 2017-2020
 Designing the final plan and form a
consortium
 Securing funding of about €10.000.000
 Make
the
plan
ready
for
implementation
 In implementation phase realize:
o 50.000 farmers benefit from the
program
o Sustainable
increase
of
production increased with 50%
o For further details, see project
assignment in the annex
We are looking for a senior Project Manager who:
- Is result-driven and able to effectively manage a diverse
consortium of implementing partners;
- Is an inspirational, creative and motivating leader and a people
person with ability to resolve matters constructively; good in
implementing projects as well;
- Has a proven track record in developing and composing winning consortia and
proposals;
- Can communicate and network easily with diverse persons in the public, private and civil
society sector;
- Can develop and maintain close contacts with relevant and diverse institutions and
organisations (including public and private sector and civil society) and to establish
mutually beneficial types of cooperation;
- Can manage and guide a consortium to effectively and complementary implement a
project, including identification of capacity building areas;
- Can manage complex/multi layered and multi actor projects;
- Assists consortium partners in contract management;
- Can travel regularly to areas of intervention in Uganda;
-
Is a committed Christian (with protestant/evangelical background) or understanding the
protestant/evangelical background and deeply respects this.
Qualifications needed/what we are looking for:
- At least 5 years of relevant working experience in multi actor partnerships in a senior
project management position in Uganda and/or other African countries;
- Relevant academic/educational qualification (or similar competencies based on
previous working experience);
- Competent in composing a winning project team which can develop ideas and
implement a project
- Experience in translating an idea in a proposition or project and making an idea happen;
We offer:
- A contract for one year with an option for renewal;
- Attractive financial package that is also based on achievements;
- A challenging working environment in an international setting.
Place of work: The Netherlands, with regular travelling to project sites in Uganda
Starting date for work: as soon as possible (March 2017).
How to apply: Application made of cover letter (in English), curriculum vitae (in English), proofs
of experiences and academic qualifications copies, should be addressed and sent to the
executive board of PerspActive by e-mail address [email protected]. Please make sure
you indicate the job title “SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER AND PROJECT MANAGER UGANDA” in
your subject line. Only MS Word application or PDF files will be considered.
For queries kindly send an e-mail to the board of PerspActive. For more information about
PerspActive, visit: www.perspactive-coop.nl. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for submission: March 18, 2017. Job interviews will most likely take place between
March 22 and March 25, 2017.
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