Department Input Systems
Role Project Lead
Reporting Line Program Manager, Input Systems
Location Kampala, Uganda
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By:
Project Delivery and Coordination
• Lead the day-to-day implementation of ASTYE’s input
supply-chain optimization activities in line with
approved workplans and budgets.
• Coordinate technical studies, pilots, and
implementation efforts across priority supply chains.
• Support alignment and coordination among public,
private, and development actors involved in input
supply chains.
• Ensure timely delivery of diagnostics, solution
designs, business cases, and implementation support
activities.
Supply Chain Diagnostics and Solution Design
• Support comprehensive diagnostics to map, model,
and analyze agricultural input supply chains,
identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and
opportunities for optimization.
• Support development of practical, scalable solutions
that enhance supply-chain efficiency.
• Support validation and socialization of study findings
with stakeholders to inform implementation.
• Support development of business/investment cases
critical to supply-chain optimization, with explicit
design for high participation of women and youth.
Systems Optimization and Capacity Building
• Support development of tools or models for
optimized supply-chain planning and execution,
including logistics, inventory management, and
demand forecasting.
• Coordinate integration of optimization tools and
processes into existing systems.
• Work with IT specialists and technical partners to
support system integration and operationalization.
• Support capacity-building activities for supply-chain
actors on supply-chain management, digitalization,
and optimization practices.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer
between experienced and emerging supply-chain
actors.
Coordination, Reporting, and Learning
• Coordinate closely with the Program Manager of Input
Systems.
• Support cross-component integration with regulatory
strengthening, extension, and other relevant areas.
• Prepare regular technical updates and inputs to
program reports.
• Contribute to program learning, reflection, and
adaptive management processes.
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 Project Lead – Input Supply Chain Optimization to support the Program
Manager by translating strategic direction into execution and coordinating public, private, and technical actors
to strengthen and optimize agricultural input supply chains. The Project Lead will ensure that input supplychain optimization activities primarily focused on fertilizers and agro-chemicals are delivered on time, within
budget, and to required quality standards, while promoting increased participation of women and youth
across the input ecosystem.
Join Our Team as a Project Lead – Input Supply Chain Optimization!
About the Opportunity:
To know more about our organization, visit our website www.devsovgroup.com
Ready To Lead Uganda’s ASTYE?
If you are an experienced supply-chain professional with strong expertise in agricultural
input markets and are motivated to strengthen supply systems expanding opportunities for
women and youth, we invite you to apply.
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, key
achievements, 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 Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration,
Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives involving public, private, and development actors.
• Experience conducting supply-chain diagnostics, modeling, and solution design is an advantage.
Leadership & Technical Competencies
• Strong understanding of agricultural input markets and their associated logistics and distribution systems.
• Familiarity with digital supply-chain tools, demand forecasting, inventory management, or logistics
optimization is an advantage.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
To Succeed In This Role, You Bring: