Call for Applications – Team Leader (m/f/d)
Joint International Research Project (JIRP) Uganda 2026

The Centre for Rural Development (SLE), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, is seeking an experienced Team Leader for a Joint International Research Project in Uganda within the GIZ-supported project “Peat4People – Sustainable peatland management for people, climate and biodiversity.”

Project focus:

Development of paludiculture-based business models and business matchmaking to support climate-resilient livelihoods and peatland restoration in Uganda, with a strong focus on income generation for local communities and women.

Key tasks:

• Overall leadership of the JIRP (planning, implementation, reporting)

• Guidance of an international, interdisciplinary team of Young Professionals

• Development and assessment of paludiculture business models and value chains

• Capacity-building approach and training materials

• Stakeholder engagement and field research in Uganda

• Final study report and policy recommendations (English, with EN/DE summary)

Requirements:

• MSc/PhD in a relevant field (e.g. agricultural or environmental economics, rural development)

• Proven experience in business model development, value chain analysis, PES or carbon finance

• Experience in participatory research and working in Uganda

• Strong leadership, analytical and writing skills

Duration: June–December 2026 (full-time)
Remuneration: to be negotiated according to SLE honorary
regulations (travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed separately)

📄 The full call for applications (PDF) with detailed information on responsibilities, timeline and application procedure is available here

Application deadline: 31 January 2026