JOB DETAILS:
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The USAID Feed the Future Uganda Water and Food Systems(WFS) Activity s a five-year activity (2023-2028) implemented by the Development Iternatives Incorporated (DAI Global LLC) as a lead partner with unding from USAID Feed the Future in partnership with Catholic Relief ervices, Stantec, Market Share Associates, and the International Water anagement Institute. The Activity aims to inclusively and equitably improve food and water security in the Kyoga Basin in Northeastern Uganda, specifically three watersheds - Lokok, Awoja, and Lokere, by empowering individuals and communities to mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors in order to improve livelihoods, maintain nutrition and health wellbeing, address drivers of conflict, and reduce reliance on humanitarian assistance.
The activity aims therefore to achieve results under the following development objectives:
• Improve water supply and integrated water resource management.
• Increase equitable access to sanitation and hygiene services for households and schools.
• Improved agriculture-based livelihoods.
• Increased consumption of nutritious foods among women and children.
• Expanded access to financial resources for women, men, youth, indigenous people, and marginalized groups.
• Improve local capacity to manage shocks and stressors.
The WFS Activity is currently seeking for candidates to fill in the job vacancies listed below. To apply, submit a cover letter and CV online through the FORMSITE job application links provided for each position. The deadline for applications is October Il, 2024 at 5:00pm (EAT)

The Senior Program Manager is tasked with providing rapid and ongoing support to both the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party/Strategic Technical Advisor on field-based activities. S/he will oversee, coordinate, and monitor project activities; ensure compliance with USG procedures; and support quality assurance of technical reports and other deliverables. S/he will provide technical assistance and regularly liaise with technical leads. The Senior Program Manager supervises the Catchment Managers for all catchments and reports to the Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor.

Job Requirements:
• Advanced degree development studies, economics/ business, agriculture, water/environment/natural resource management, or related field, 10+ years of relevant professional experience. Experience with USAID or donor-funded water-related programs in Uganda preferred, demonstrated skills working in the technical areas of water management systems, climate adaptation and livelihoods preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English (oral and written) is required, and proficiency in local languages is preferred.