PROJECT MANAGER, HEALTHY SCHOOL FOOD ENVIRONMENTS

• Define project scope, activities, and workplans in line with the approved concept note and GAIN Uganda business plan.
• Develop implementation strategies to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical implementation plans and measurable results.
• Monitor project progress and ensure activities are completed according to schedule.

• Support technical specialists in onboarding and coordinating evaluation partners.
• Provide evaluation partners with comprehensive information on project activities, timelines, and operational requirements.
• Ensure alignment between project implementation and evaluation activities.
• Facilitate data collection, reporting, and learning processes.

• Lead recruitment and enrolment of pilot schools.
• Develop school selection criteria and enrolment frameworks.
• Liaise with school authorities and secure necessary approvals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with participating schools and stakeholders.

• Maintain regular engagement with Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) technical working groups on school meal programmes.
• Support the development and implementation of national school feeding policies.
• Coordinate with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and municipal authorities on food sales and marketing regulations near schools.
• Contribute to policy advocacy and institutional strengthening initiatives.

• Support initiatives aimed at strengthening school meal supply chains.
• Promote sustainable food procurement systems within schools.
• Facilitate collaboration among farmers, aggregators, millers, vendors, MSMEs, and schools.
• Support implementation of nutrition-sensitive procurement practices and quality standards.

• Work closely with finance teams to develop accurate budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure activities remain within approved budgets.
• Track financial performance and support donor reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial procedures.

• Lead procurement processes in accordance with organizational policies and ethical standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure procurement activities meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
• Maintain supplier relationships and contract compliance.

• Establish and formalize working relationships with project partners.
• Clarify partner roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Coordinate activities among government agencies, development partners, schools, and private sector stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and alignment among all implementing partners.

• Demonstrated expertise in school feeding systems and school meal programmes.
• Strong understanding of food value chains and local supplier networks.
• Experience working with schools, farmers, aggregators, millers, vendors, and MSMEs.
• Knowledge of nutrition-sensitive procurement and food supply systems.

• Strong understanding of Uganda's policy and institutional landscape for:
  • School Feeding Programmes
  • Education Systems
  • Nutrition Programmes
  • Food Systems Development
• Familiarity with government-led school meal initiatives and procurement mechanisms.
• Experience engaging with government institutions and policy platforms.

• Proven experience in project planning and implementation.
• Strong results-based management experience.
• Monitoring and evaluation coordination skills.
• Budget planning and financial management experience.
• Procurement and contract management expertise.

• Experience working with:
  • Government Institutions
  • Development Partners
  • Private Sector Organizations
  • Schools and Educational Institutions
  • Civil Society Organizations
• Strong partnership-building and coordination skills.

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Chain Management
• Food Systems Development
• Policy Advocacy
• Budget Management
• Procurement Management
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Strategic Planning
• Partnership Development
• Communication Skills
• Leadership and Team Coordination

• Opportunity to contribute to improved nutrition and food systems.
• Work with leading government, development, and private sector partners.
• Influence policy development and implementation.
• Lead innovative school feeding and healthy food environment initiatives.
• Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.