Project Manager NGO Job Cup of Uji

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Cup Of Uji is a registered non-profit organization implementing integrated, community-driven school feeding programs that combine nutritious meals, clean cooking technologies, school- based agriculture and data-driven learning. The organization works closely with government, donors and communities to deliver scalable and sustainable school feeding models aligned with national and global development priorities.

Position Purpose:

The Projec Manager is a senior management role responsible for the overall operational leadership, coordination and performance management of a multi-site, donor-funded school feeding and school gardens program. The role ensures strategic alignment with approved proposals, compliance with donor requirements, effective team supervision and high-quality program delivery across all participating schools.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Coordination

• Provide overall leadership and coordination for the school feeding, clean cooking and school gardens program across multiple schools.
• Translate approved proposals and budgets into detailed implementation plans and operational schedules.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all project activities in line with donor agreements.

Team Management and Supervision

• Coordinate field-based staff including School Managers, School Farm Managers, Program Assistants and School Operations staff.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Procurement, M&E Communications and external technical partners.
• Build team capacity through mentoring, performance management and structured reporting systems.

Donor Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of narrative progress reports, learning updates and operational briefs.
• Support audits, donor reviews, learning visits and external evaluations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary operational liaison with school administrations, community leaders and project partners.
• Support engagement with county and national government stakeholders on school feeding and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate community engagement activities to strengthen ownership and participation.

Monitoring, Risk Management and Learning

• Work closely with the M&E function to track progress against agreed indicators. Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Contribute to organizational learning, documentation and scaling strategies.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Commerce, Development Studies, Agriculture, Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is a strong advantage.

Experience

• At least 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience managing donor-funded development programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or complex projects. Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with international donors or foundations preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, coordination and decision-making skills. Excellent planning, reporting and documentation abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) A Cover Letter
• Supporting Documents (Educational and Identity documents)

Applications should be sent to: careers@cupofuji.org Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.