Department Data and Information
Role Program Manager
Reporting Line Country Director
Location Kampala, Uganda
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By:
Technical Guidance and Support • Provide strategic direction and oversight for the design
and delivery of soil-mapping activities to ensure
coherence across ASTYE. • Lead the identification of critical soil data gaps. • Oversee the enhancement of the National Soil
Information System (NSIS) discovery portal and
functional APIs. • Manage the development of soil data generation
standards and data-sharing policies. • Oversee the design and delivery of water-mapping
activities and actionable water resource insights. • Manage the identification of water resource
information gaps and prioritization of districts. • Direct the production of foundational water resource
maps, analytical layers, and water atlases. • Support integration of water mapping results with
existing databases and MoWE systems.
Capacity Building
• Establish, onboard, and align a multi-sectoral soil
mapping taskforce. • Deliver training to taskforce members and soil lab
technicians on testing procedures and calibration. • Oversee the mobilization and organization of youthled soil testing businesses in priority districts.
Capacity Building (cont’d) • Facilitate the distribution of testing kits and onboard
youth groups into NSIS-compatible workflows. • Lead the design and delivery of capacity-building
trainings for sub-regional and district experts. • Equip experts with the tools and systems required to
interpret and use water resource information for
irrigation planning. • Setup quality control and verification systems for
water data management. • Coordinate with laboratory and IT service providers
for data collection and integration.
Knowledge Management and Learning• Contribute to DSG’s knowledge management and
learning agenda by documenting lessons learned,
best practices, and emerging trends. • Document lessons learned and best practices from
ASTYE’s interventions, contributing to the program’s
learning agenda and disseminating knowledge within
DSG and to external stakeholders. • Conduct research and analysis on emerging trends
and innovations in data and information systems in
the context of smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa and share findings with DSG program teams to inform program adaptation and innovation.
The Agrifood System Transformation for Youth Employment (ASTYE) program in Uganda is a transformative
initiative designed to address systemic challenges hindering agricultural development and youth employment, particularly for young women. Funded by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented in partnership with
DSG, AGRA, and GOAL, ASTYE aims to create dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young people
while strengthening Uganda’s agrifood ecosystem.
DSG is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager in Data and Information to provide strategic direction
and oversight for two critical workstreams within the ASTYE Uganda program: Soil Mapping and Water
Resource Mapping. The program ensures technical rigor, coherence, and coordination across all activities
related to soil and water resource mapping and information systems to improve their functionality,
accessibility, and utilization to make informed programmatic, strategic, and policy decisions in the agri-food
ecosystem in the implementation geography of ASTYE Uganda.
Join Our Team as a Program Manager – Data and Information!
About the Opportunity:
To know more about our organization, visit our website www.devsovgroup.comReady To Lead Uganda’s ASTYE?
If you are an experienced program leader with strong expertise in agriculture and
environmental data systems, and are motivated to translate complex data into actionable insights that support agrifood system transformation, we invite you to apply.
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your program delivery experience,
technical leadership in data and information systems, and motivation for the role to
talent@kipawa.io
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged!
Education & Professional Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Agronomy, or a related field; Master’s degree or PhD highly
preferred. • Minimum 10 years of experience in agricultural development or environmental data projects, with at least 6years in a supervisory role overseeing complex operations. • Prior experience working specifically within the agrifood sector or international development is highly
desirable.
Leadership & Technical Competencies • Deep knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, soil/water lab protocols, and environmental data management.• Proven track record in strategic planning, technical task force management, and operationalizing large-scale data systems. • Proven track record in strategic planning and the execution of high-priority workstreams, including team
recruitment and deployment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to serve as a primary liaison between
government departments, donors, and private sector partners. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
To Succeed In This Role, You Bring: