Overview
Training Project Manager Jobs in Banjul, The Gambia at COLEAD.link
Title: Training Project Manager
Company: COLEAD.link
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
🌱 We’re hiring: Project Manager – Training (The Gambia) 🌱
Organisation: COLEAD
Programme: Sustainable Production for Resilient and Inclusive New Generations (SPRING)
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Independent consultancy agreement – 1 year (renewable)
About COLEAD & the programme
COLEAD is a non-profit interprofessional association founded in 1973 whose main purpose is to facilitate and implement actions that increase the contribution of the agri-food sector to achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
COLEAD manages development projects in the agricultural and food sector in low and low-middle income countries, mainly financed by the European Union.
As part of the implementation of the SPRING (Sustainable Production for Resilient and Inclusive New Generations) programme in The Gambia, COLEAD is recruiting a Project Manager – Training.
The Role
Based in Banjul, the Project Manager will contribute to the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of programme activities, working closely with COLEAD's programme teams, technical experts, partners and stakeholders to strengthen skills and capacities across the Gambian horticultural sector.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of training and capacity-building activities under the SPRING programme, in line with annual work plans, budgets and programme objectives;
- Ensure the quality and timely delivery of training activities, including face-to-face, blended and online learning interventions, in close collaboration with COLEAD's Training Department and programme teams;
- Coordinate the selection and contractualisation of experts, trainers, training centres and other service providers in accordance with COLEAD and donor procedures;
- Coordinate the selection and participation of beneficiaries, including MSMEs, producer organisations, public institutions, research centres and other stakeholders of the Gambian horticultural sector;
- Contribute to the development, adaptation, digitalisation and continuous improvement of training materials, learning resources and capacity-building tools;
- Support the management and follow-up of learners and trainers through COLEAD's digital learning platforms;
- Maintain effective working relationships with programme partners and stakeholders to support programme implementation, provide technical guidance and foster collaboration;
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities, including the collection and analysis of training data, indicators and programme results;
- Ensure the administrative and financial follow-up of training activities, including verification of supporting documents, contracts and invoices;
- Provide relevant technical information on capacity-building needs and developments within the Gambian horticultural sector in collaboration with COLEAD's technical and communication teams.
Profile
- University degree in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, food systems, nutrition, public health nutrition, agricultural economics, rural development, project management, environmental sciences or a related field.
- At least 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in the management and implementation of agricultural, horticultural, food system or rural development projects;
- Experience working with donor-funded programmes, preferably financed by the European Union or other international development partners;
- Good knowledge of agricultural value chains, private sector development and market systems approaches;
- Experience or demonstrated interest in nutrition-sensitive agriculture, food systems ( in particular SPS compliance, agroecology, food safety, climate resilience, or sustainable agriculture) and nutrition-related capacity development is an asset.
- Experience in the design or delivery of training and awareness programmes related to nutrition, healthy diets, SBCC (Social and Behaviour Change Communication) or food and nutrition security would be an advantage.
- Strong project management, planning, coordination and reporting skills;
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools;
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Conditions
📍 Full-time position based in Banjul
✈️ Travel within The Gambia and occasional regional and international travel may be required.
📆 Start date: As soon as possible
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV + Cover Letter + References by Friday 31st July 2026.
Joining COLEAD means joining a multicultural and committed team working to promote sustainable and inclusive agri-food systems. It is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful development impact while working alongside experts and partners across Africa and Europe. COLEAD's values are commitment, diversity, humanity, performance, and continuous improvement.
