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Project Manager – Uganda–Denmark Agribusiness & Green Growth Programme job at Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Feb-04
Location: Uganda (with regional travel and periodic travel to Denmark), Uganda
Project Manager – Uganda–Denmark Agribusiness & Green Growth Programme 2026-02-02T08:47:48+00:00 Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_5304/logo/access2innovation.png https://www.access2innovation.com/en/ CONTRACTOR Uganda (with regional travel and periodic travel to Denmark) Uganda 00256 Uganda Professional Services Management, Agribusiness, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit 2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00 8 Location: Uganda (with regional travel and periodic travel to Denmark)
Contract: 2 years (renewable, subject to performance and funding)
Organisation: Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development
Budget Responsibility: Approx. USD 3 million ABOUT THE ROLE Access2innovation (A2i) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile Uganda–Denmark–EU programme supporting agribusiness development, green growth, and private sector partnerships. The programme focuses on priority value chains including dairy, pigs, poultry, horticulture, irrigation, food processing, green energy, and waste management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead day-to-day implementation of a multi-million-dollar development programme
- Manage work plans, budgets, procurement, and reporting
- Support value chain development and bankable business initiatives
- Facilitate Danish–Ugandan private sector partnerships and investments
- Manage competitive grant schemes and ensure ESG and fiduciary compliance
- Coordinate consultants, events, trade missions, and stakeholder engagement
- Lead a small administration and finance team
REQUIRED PROFILE - Master’s degree in agribusiness, economics, development, business, engineering, or related field
- 8–10+ years’ experience in project management with strong commercial orientation
- Proven experience managing large budgets and complex stakeholder programmes
- Strong knowledge of agribusiness and green value chains in East Africa
- Experience with Danida or similar European development programmes is an advantage
- Excellent leadership, financial management, and communication skills
WHAT WE OFFER - A senior leadership role in a flagship Uganda–Denmark partnership programme
- Competitive remuneration package
- Opportunity to shape impactful, market-driven development interventions
- Lead day-to-day implementation of a multi-million-dollar development programme
- Manage work plans, budgets, procurement, and reporting
- Support value chain development and bankable business initiatives
- Facilitate Danish–Ugandan private sector partnerships and investments
- Manage competitive grant schemes and ensure ESG and fiduciary compliance
- Coordinate consultants, events, trade missions, and stakeholder engagement
- Lead a small administration and finance team
- Excellent leadership, financial management, and communication skills
- Master’s degree in agribusiness, economics, development, business, engineering, or related field
- 8–10+ years’ experience in project management with strong commercial orientation
- Proven experience managing large budgets and complex stakeholder programmes
- Strong knowledge of agribusiness and green value chains in East Africa
- Experience with Danida or similar European development programmes is an advantage
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Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 6 2026 Duty Station:
Uganda (with regional travel and periodic travel to Denmark) | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Location: Uganda (with regional travel and periodic travel to Denmark)
Contract: 2 years (renewable, subject to performance and funding)
Organisation: Access2innovation (A2i) / aBi Development
Budget Responsibility: Approx. USD 3 million ABOUT THE ROLE Access2innovation (A2i) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile Uganda–Denmark–EU programme supporting agribusiness development, green growth, and private sector partnerships. The programme focuses on priority value chains including dairy, pigs, poultry, horticulture, irrigation, food processing, green energy, and waste management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead day-to-day implementation of a multi-million-dollar development programme
- Manage work plans, budgets, procurement, and reporting
- Support value chain development and bankable business initiatives
- Facilitate Danish–Ugandan private sector partnerships and investments
- Manage competitive grant schemes and ensure ESG and fiduciary compliance
- Coordinate consultants, events, trade missions, and stakeholder engagement
- Lead a small administration and finance team
REQUIRED PROFILE - Master’s degree in agribusiness, economics, development, business, engineering, or related field
- 8–10+ years’ experience in project management with strong commercial orientation
- Proven experience managing large budgets and complex stakeholder programmes
- Strong knowledge of agribusiness and green value chains in East Africa
- Experience with Danida or similar European development programmes is an advantage
- Excellent leadership, financial management, and communication skills
WHAT WE OFFER - A senior leadership role in a flagship Uganda–Denmark partnership programme
- Competitive remuneration package
- Opportunity to shape impactful, market-driven development interventions
Work Hours: 8 Experience: 96 Months Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure Applications: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Closing Date: 6th Feb 2026 Applications to be submitted via Google Forms Interested and Qualified? Click Here to Apply Now
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