Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT) was established in 1994, with the major aim of providing long-term reliable support for projects promoting research, consenation of biological diversity and sustainable use of natural resources in the two parish radius around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BNP) while at the same time promoting the well-being of these communities. To achieve the mission and vision of the Trust, BMCT desires to recruit staffin the position of Programme Manager.

Programme Manager will be responsible for planning and managing the implementation of the Trust’s programmes and projects. The Programme Manager will oversee a team, plan and create budgets and timelines for programmes projects completion and make sure that the programmes! projects are progressing accordingly

Duty Station
The Program Manager will be based in Kabale with frequent travel to the field to oversee implementation of BCT programs and projects Specifically BMCT operates in the Districts of Kanungu, Kisoro and Rubanda.

Key responsibilities and tasks:
The Project Manager will:
• Develop project proposals in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust and solicit for funding
• Develop sound M&E tools and implement monitoring and
• evaluation procedures and identify risk factors that can have undesirable impacts on project program objectives
• Ensure the establishment and effectiveness of mechanisms for reporting ME information collected by partners
• Ensure programme project operations comply with internal control policies and legal requirements
• As part of the Trust Administrative Unit (TAU), develop institutional linkages with Uganda Widlife Authority (UWA) local communities, local and international NGOs, local govemments at all levels. and other relevant stakeholders and agencies that are critical to achieving BMCT vision and mission
• Assist the Trust Administrator in ensuring that BMCT’s resources are efficiently and effectively utilised
• Assign tasks and supervise programme project staff to effectively implement planned activities
• Work in close faison with the Community Development Workers and various project implementation agencies, in helping local community groups to identify and execute projects under BMCT
• Take a lead in compiling and developing simely monthly, quarterly and annual reports with support from the Trust Administrator and prepare and/or make presentations to TAU, Local Council Steering
• Committee (LCSC) and other stakeholders
• Take the lead in developing and implementing programmeproject budgets, schedules and timelines for BMCT
• Deputise and assist the Trust Administrator
• Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by the Trust Administrator

Qualifications
• An Honours Bachelor’s degree in environment natural resources biological sciences
• A postgraduate degree above fields.
• Post graduate qualification in project planning and management from a recognized institution is essential

Experience and skills profie
• Hands-on experience in training, management and backstopping of development and conservation programmes and projects
• Hands-on experience in proposal writing and resource mobilization with a proof of having won funding from donors
• At least three years experience in programme project management In-depth knowledge of programme project performance evaluation
• Proficiency in various programme management software and data analysis packages including, advanced MS Excel, STAT, SPSS, GIS & RS
• Ability to manage a team and multi-stakeholders
• Excelent written and verbal communication ski
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work under performance based contracts, minimal supervision and frequent travel in challenging environments.
• Age range: Thiny (30) to forty-five (45) years of age

• Prospective candidates should submit the following electronically A cover letter Certified copies of academic documents Certified copies of professional qualifications A copy of the National ID A recent passport-size colored photograph A recommendation letter from LC1 Chairperson
• An up to date, gap free and detailed CV outlining your education and career history with start and end date and a brief description of your responsibilities for each job specified as well as salary expectations based on your stated curent pay at your place of work. Those who will not hear from us two months after the deadline in the advert should consider their application not successful.