Job Description

Project Manager - We Explore

Kampala, Uganda

Enabel - the Belgian agency for international cooperation implements and coordinates the Belgian development policy. The agency also works for other national and international donors. With its partners in Belgium and abroad, Enabel offers solutions to address pressing global challenges: Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality - and to promote Global Citizenship. With over 2,000 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.

Background

Enabel in Uganda is seeking to recruit a dynamic and results driven Project Manager for the We Explore project. The position willbe based in Kampala with frequent travel to the field.

You will lead the We Explore Project, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities to achieve project objectives. This includes managing budgets, coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships, providing technical expertise in sustainable tourism, and leading a diverse team to deliver results in line with donor requirements.

Your Tasks:

• Oversee project start-up, execution, and closure with strong planning and decision-making.
• Manage budget, grants, procurement, and compliance with European Union standards.
• Coordinate activities across circuits and integrate gender, inclusion, and environmental safeguards.
• Provide technical input on sustainable tourism and change management.
• Lead and motivate a multi-location team and ensure knowledge sharing.

Please access the full job description via the link for more details: http://gofile.me/6QZru/9Ups5Wr02

Annual Salary range: UGX 144,000,000 - UGX 180,000,000

Person Specifications

• Master’s degree in development studies, Project Management, Tourism/Hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 10 years as Project Manager in international development; 5 years of these in sustainable tourism or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing multi-million Euro projects, EU-funded programs, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong leadership, strategic vision, and expertise in sustainable tourism practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

You commit to the vision, mission and values of Enabel ( https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values).

Are you interested

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Submit your application letter and an updated CV (maximum 3 pages) via the link: https://jobs.enabel.be/go/All-vacancies/4648801/

Deadline for submission of applications 23rd January 2026 at 11:59 pm (EAT).Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Qualified and experienced women are encouraged to apply.