Department Data and Information
Role Project Lead
Reporting Line Program Manager, Data and Information
Location Kampala, Uganda
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By:
Project Delivery and Coordination
• Lead day-to-day implementation of ASTYE’s water
resource mapping and data management project in
line with approved workplans and budgets.
• Coordinate water resource mapping activities across
target geographies.
• Support identification and prioritization of high-gap
districts requiring deeper mapping and analysis.
• Coordinate aggregation, validation, and dissemination
of water resource mapping outputs to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of analytical products to
support program decision-making and
implementation.
Water Resource Mapping, Analysis, and Insights
• Support comprehensive water resource mapping and
analysis to generate insights for multiple applications,
including irrigation-based production by farmers.
• Coordinate analysis of water source locations and
availability, water supply technology options,
hydrogeological characteristics, groundwater quality,
and hydrochemical properties.
• Support preparation, publication, and dissemination
of high-quality water atlases and analytical briefs.
Data Integration, Systems, and Quality
Assurance
• Coordinate integration of water resource mapping
results into existing national and sectoral water
resource database systems, including the Ministry of
Water and Environment (MoWE) databases.
• Coordinate with service providers responsible for
data collection, system integration, and management.
• Support the implementation of continuous quality
control, verification, and data validation protocols.
• Support development and application of data
standards, metadata requirements, and data sharing
protocols.
• Act as the operational liaison between key
stakeholders and ASTYE Uganda program teams.
Capacity Building and Training
• Design and deliver capacity-building activities for subregional and district-level experts on accessing,
interpreting, and using water resource information
and tools.
• Conduct targeted training sessions for stakeholders
on best practices in data management and
application.
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 – Water Resource Mapping and Data Management to
support the Program Manager of Data and Information by translating strategic direction into execution,
coordinating technical actors, and ensuring effective delivery of water resource mapping activities across
selected ASTYE Uganda implementation geographies. The Project Lead will be responsible for ensuring that
all water resource mapping and data management activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to
required quality standards, while generating actionable insights to support irrigation-based production,
climate resilience, and youth-led agrifood enterprises.
Join Our Team as a Project Lead – Water Resource Mapping and Data Management!
About the Opportunity:
Education & Professional Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or a
related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience coordinating technical taskforces, consultants, and field-based programs.
• Experience working with GIS-based water resource mapping outputs is an advantage.
Leadership & Technical Competencies
• Strong technical understanding of surface and groundwater assessment, water quality assessment, and
water resource data workflows.
• Familiarity with water mapping activities recently undertaken in Uganda
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with GIS, database systems, or data visualization tools is
an advantage.
Ready To Lead Uganda’s ASTYE?
If you are a technically strong project leader with experience in water resource mapping
and data systems integration motivated to strengthen national water intelligence to
support irrigation, climate resilience, and agrifood transformation, we invite you to apply.
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining experience in water resource mapping
and analysis, and motivation for the role to talent@kipawa.io
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged!
To know more about our organization, visit our website www.devsovgroup.com
To Succeed In This Role, You Bring:
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By: (cont’d)
Capacity Building and Training (cont’d)
• Organize socialization and training workshops with key stakeholders to promote use of water resource data.
• Support tracking of training delivery, participation, and learning outcomes in line with program requirements.
Coordination, Reporting, and Learning
• Coordinate closely with the Program Manager of Data and Information.
• Support cross-component integration with irrigation, extension, and advisory services.
• Prepare regular technical updates and inputs to program reports.
• Contribute to program learning, reflection, and adaptive management processes.