Programme Manager, Agroecological Markets and Business Development (AMBD) Programme
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PELUM Uganda is seeking a Programme Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership for its Agroecological Markets and Business Development programme. The role involves programme planning, implementation, reporting, donor requirements, coordination, and advocacy in Kampala, Uganda.
- Lead planning and implementation of the AMBD programme
- Coordinate annual and quarterly work plans and programme reviews
- Prepare programme reports for decision-making and donor requirements
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PELUM Uganda is seeking a Programme Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership for its Agroecological Markets and Business Development programme. The role involves programme planning, implementation, reporting, donor requirements, coordination, and advocacy in Kampala, Uganda.
- Lead planning and implementation of the AMBD programme
- Coordinate annual and quarterly work plans and programme reviews
- Prepare programme reports for decision-making and donor requirements
- Ensure activities comply with agreed guidelines and standards
- Duty station: Kampala, Uganda
- Closing date: 20 November 2026
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Job Title:
Programme Manager Agroecological Markets and Business Development (AMBD) Programme
Organisation:
PELUM Uganda
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Since 1995, PELUM Uganda has been working to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and the sustainability of rural communities, by fostering ecological land use management. We: Share skills and knowledge about good practices and techniques, Undertake research and demonstration projects and advocate for policies that better support small-scale farmers. PELUM Uganda is part of a 12-country-strong association of civil society organisations in eastern, central and southern Africa.
Job Summary:
This job exists in PELUM to provide strategic leadership to PELUM Uganda’s Agroecological Markets & Business Development programme in line with PELUM’s strategy and policies to realise her goal. The Job holder line manages AMBD programmes by providing technical and strategic guidance. S/he is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective implementation of all the related programme activities and AMBD program management cycle support. This position belongs to the Agroecological Markets and Business Development programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Planning, development and implementation
Provide leadership to the development and implementation of programmes in Agroecological Markets and Business Development including new programme and projects concepts and ideas.
To ensure that AMBD programmes are in alignment with the PELUM Uganda strategic plan objectives
Coordinate the development and implement the AMBD programme annual/quarterly work plans and participate in programme planning and review meetings.
Ensure preparation of periodic programme reports for decision making in line with the donor requirements.
Ensure programme activities are implemented in compliance with agreed guidelines/standards and proactively seek input from relevant substantive internal experts.
Convene regular programme planning and review meetings as appropriate.
Identify thematic advocacy issues and forward them to the advocacy department.
Convene thematic committee meetings for the AMBD programme.
Documentation and Research
Coordinate the technical content development for publication within the AMBD programme.
Spearhead development and execution of research agenda for the AMBD programme.
Undertake research agendas and ensure dissemination of findings to inform programme designs.
Establish and maintain collaborations with research institutions, private sector actors, governments and other stakeholders.
Model Development and Implementation
Spearhead the development of AMBD models and methodologies.
Identify and oversee the application of AMBD models (including initial capacity building and customization of models/ methodologies).
Periodically review and improve on the models to stay relevant to the emerging trends and lessons.
Provide technical support to organisations applying the models within their work with communities.
Member’s Capacity Building
Guide the selection process for member organisations to be considered for capacity building opportunities.
Oversee capacity building activities (trainings, learning visits, technical backstopping and mentorships) for member organisation and other partners in the areas of Agroecological Markets & Business Development and participate in the trainings.
Supervise and develop the training content/ agenda for the capacity building activities including concept note development.
Identify and procure potential resource persons to support facilitation of capacity building activities.
Oversee and review the activity reports for the capacity building activities undertaken.
Resource Mobilisation and Grant Management
Spearhead the technical aspects of the project proposal development process for the AMBD programme.
Support proposal development process for other programme areas within PELUM.
Identify existing and potential funding opportunities
Facilitate donor visits and assessments as necessary.
Ensure that resources under his/her care are properly deployed and utilised.
Participate in raising resources for building PELUM’s reserves.
Support in operationalizing the development of ELUM centre.
Maintain good donor relations
Project Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation
Spearhead the compilation of periodic reports for the AMBD programme as may be required and share with the HoP.
Conduct project inceptions to ensure good understanding of new projects by the team and other stakeholders.
Participate in AMBD programmes monitoring and organize periodic project reviews to ensure that the project incorporates new learnings and maintains relevance.
Support mid-term and end of term project evaluation process and baseline surveys and support the M&E personnel to develop programmes specific monitoring tools.
Support M&E Officer in preparing narrative donor reports.
Representation, Networking and Partnerships
Participate in the organisation’s other key institutional events such as the country working group, related events and fora.
Review partners mapping and profiling to establish relevant partnerships for the AMBD programme.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships relevant for the AMBD programme.
Regular communication and information sharing with strategic partners in liaison with the HoP.
Coordinate national, regional and sub-regional level thematic initiatives.
Human Resource Management
Ensure Human Resources are efficiently deployed in AMBD.
Identify and address the human resource capacity needs in the AMBD programme.
Maintain good communication, coordination and leadership of the AMBD programme team.
Provide support supervision, set targets and regularly appraise and give feedback to AMBD programme staff.
Participate in the selection, recruitment and induction of AMBD Programme staff and volunteers as required.
Ensure Regular AMBD programme meetings and development and approval of activities schedules.
Other key Responsibilities
Membership development and support
Support the Management team in developing and implementing a membership development & retention strategy.
Recruit and nurture new members according to the membership development plan and strategy and membership policy.
Coordinate assessments of new applicants, orientation of all new members.
In conjunction with other programme team members, undertake periodic assessments of member organizations’ capacities and capacity needs and devise strategies to respond to the needs.
Maintain regular communication with all members on programmatic, management and governance issues and be the key contact for all PELUM members.
Create an enabling environment for members to showcase their work within the PELUM network and international scene.
Organize membership fora and maintain membership engagement platforms so as to foster peer learning and mutual support among members.
Ensure active participation of members in PELUM’s programmes and activities.
Update PELUM Uganda staff on developments within member organizations.
Participate in member organizations’ activities and programmes
Prepare periodic (quarterly, annual) membership status reports for PELUM management.
In addition to individual respective tasks, all PELUM employees are expected:
To adhere to our organizational values and to actively promote their application amongst colleagues.
To undertake tasks in a creative, self-driven and innovative fashion.
Participate in relevant organisational, meetings and fora.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Relevant qualifications
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the requisite qualifications for the position, please tender in your expression of interest/cover letter (strictly via Email) highlighting your suitability for the position, CV, Copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, National ID and contacts of 3 referees all in one (1) single PDF Document or Zipped Folder not exceeding 30MB addressed to:
The Country Coordinator,
PELUM Uganda
Plot 37/37A, Martyrs Way Ntinda,
P.O Box, 35804, Kampala.
Email:
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Please Note that;
Only online applications will be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication from us within 1 month after the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Deadline: 20th November 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience
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