Programs Manager job at Uganda Biodiversity Fund ( UBF )
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Posted date: 2025-Dec-19
Location: Kampala
Programs Manager 2025-12-18T15:22:07+00:00 Uganda Biodiversity Fund ( UBF ) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1202/logo/fund.jpg https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Management, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Farming & Outdoors 2024-01-05T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background The Uganda Biodiversity Trust Fund (UBF) is an independent, not-for-profit conservation financing institution established to provide sustainable, long-term financing for biodiversity conservation in Uganda. UBF works with government, civil society, private sector and international partners to protect Uganda’s rich natural heritage through innovative financing mechanisms, grants management, and strategic conservation programmes. About the Role UBF is seeking a passionate, strategic, and results-driven Programs Manager to provide overall leadership in fundraising and the design, implementation, and management of UBF’s conservation programmes. The successful candidate will ensure delivery of high-impact biodiversity initiatives that align with UBF’s strategic framework, strengthen partnerships, and enhance sustainability and innovation in conservation programming. Key Responsibilities - Lead fundraising, resource mobilization, donor engagement and partnerships management for sustainable financing and conservation program growth.
- Provide strategic oversight, leadership and coordination of all UBF programme activities.
- Lead the conceptualization, development and monitoring of UBF programmes in line with the organizational strategy.
- Oversee budgeting, financial performance and programme implementation to ensure efficiency and accountability.
- Ensure quality assurance in programme design, reporting and donor compliance.
- Lead institutional and partner capacity building, mentorship and staff performance management.
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning systems to strengthen impact assessment.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder partnerships with government, NGOs, private sector, and development partners.
- Represent UBF in national and international forums on biodiversity and sustainable financing.
- Staff supervision, coaching and mentoring.
Qualifications and Experience - A Master of Science degree in Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Ecology, or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience, preferably with an NGO in conservation or related field.
- At least 10 years of conservation practice at senior management level in Uganda.
- Strong knowledge of biodiversity conservation issues and sustainable biodiversity financing mechanisms.
- Proven expertise in programme development, grant proposal writing, project management and donor reporting.
- Proven experience in raising financial resources for nature conservation.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing private sector financing for biodiversity conservation.
- Proven expertise in managing Civil Society partners in nature conservation.
- Demonstrated experience working with government agencies; civil society, the private sector, and development partners.
- Experience in staff management, team building and performance leadership.
- Excellent communication, analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Previous experience working with development partners is added advantage
- Previous experience in designing and managing large, multi-institutional and complex biodiversity conservation projects.
Key Competencies - Strong leadership, strategic management and financial management skills.
- Excellent coordination, communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to inspire, coach and build high-performing teams.
- Policy analysis, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High degree of integrity, emotional maturity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Capacity to work independently, under pressure and in a multicultural environment.
- Lead fundraising, resource mobilization, donor engagement and partnerships management for sustainable financing and conservation program growth.
- Provide strategic oversight, leadership and coordination of all UBF programme activities.
- Lead the conceptualization, development and monitoring of UBF programmes in line with the organizational strategy.
- Oversee budgeting, financial performance and programme implementation to ensure efficiency and accountability.
- Ensure quality assurance in programme design, reporting and donor compliance.
- Lead institutional and partner capacity building, mentorship and staff performance management.
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning systems to strengthen impact assessment.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder partnerships with government, NGOs, private sector, and development partners.
- Represent UBF in national and international forums on biodiversity and sustainable financing.
- Staff supervision, coaching and mentoring.
- Strong leadership, strategic management and financial management skills.
- Excellent coordination, communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to inspire, coach and build high-performing teams.
- Policy analysis, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High degree of integrity, emotional maturity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Capacity to work independently, under pressure and in a multicultural environment.
- A Master of Science degree in Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Ecology, or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience, preferably with an NGO in conservation or related field.
- At least 10 years of conservation practice at senior management level in Uganda.
- Strong knowledge of biodiversity conservation issues and sustainable biodiversity financing mechanisms.
- Proven expertise in programme development, grant proposal writing, project management and donor reporting.
- Proven experience in raising financial resources for nature conservation.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing private sector financing for biodiversity conservation.
- Proven expertise in managing Civil Society partners in nature conservation.
- Demonstrated experience working with government agencies; civil society, the private sector, and development partners.
- Experience in staff management, team building and performance leadership.
- Excellent communication, analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Previous experience working with development partners is added advantage
- Previous experience in designing and managing large, multi-institutional and complex biodiversity conservation projects.
JOB-69441c1fb5dfb Vacancy title:
Programs Manager Jobs at:
Uganda Biodiversity Fund ( UBF ) Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 5 2024 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Background The Uganda Biodiversity Trust Fund (UBF) is an independent, not-for-profit conservation financing institution established to provide sustainable, long-term financing for biodiversity conservation in Uganda. UBF works with government, civil society, private sector and international partners to protect Uganda’s rich natural heritage through innovative financing mechanisms, grants management, and strategic conservation programmes. About the Role UBF is seeking a passionate, strategic, and results-driven Programs Manager to provide overall leadership in fundraising and the design, implementation, and management of UBF’s conservation programmes. The successful candidate will ensure delivery of high-impact biodiversity initiatives that align with UBF’s strategic framework, strengthen partnerships, and enhance sustainability and innovation in conservation programming. Key Responsibilities - Lead fundraising, resource mobilization, donor engagement and partnerships management for sustainable financing and conservation program growth.
- Provide strategic oversight, leadership and coordination of all UBF programme activities.
- Lead the conceptualization, development and monitoring of UBF programmes in line with the organizational strategy.
- Oversee budgeting, financial performance and programme implementation to ensure efficiency and accountability.
- Ensure quality assurance in programme design, reporting and donor compliance.
- Lead institutional and partner capacity building, mentorship and staff performance management.
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning systems to strengthen impact assessment.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder partnerships with government, NGOs, private sector, and development partners.
- Represent UBF in national and international forums on biodiversity and sustainable financing.
- Staff supervision, coaching and mentoring.
Qualifications and Experience - A Master of Science degree in Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Ecology, or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience, preferably with an NGO in conservation or related field.
- At least 10 years of conservation practice at senior management level in Uganda.
- Strong knowledge of biodiversity conservation issues and sustainable biodiversity financing mechanisms.
- Proven expertise in programme development, grant proposal writing, project management and donor reporting.
- Proven experience in raising financial resources for nature conservation.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing private sector financing for biodiversity conservation.
- Proven expertise in managing Civil Society partners in nature conservation.
- Demonstrated experience working with government agencies; civil society, the private sector, and development partners.
- Experience in staff management, team building and performance leadership.
- Excellent communication, analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Previous experience working with development partners is added advantage
- Previous experience in designing and managing large, multi-institutional and complex biodiversity conservation projects.
Key Competencies - Strong leadership, strategic management and financial management skills.
- Excellent coordination, communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to inspire, coach and build high-performing teams.
- Policy analysis, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High degree of integrity, emotional maturity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Capacity to work independently, under pressure and in a multicultural environment.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 120 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? ugandabladiversityfund.org&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Friday,%20January%205%202024">Click here to submit your application now. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and detailed CV addressed to the Executive Director by January 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UBF is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. UBF does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any form of lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. If you do not hear from us by February 2, 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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