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Earn 9m monthly as Programme Support Manager Strategy and Learning at Plan International
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Organisation: Plan International
Duty
Station: Country Office Kampala,
Uganda
Station: Country Office Kampala,
Uganda
Reports
to: Country Director
to: Country Director
Salary:
US$45,000-55,000. This
is an accompanied position and a full expat package will be available.
US$45,000-55,000. This
is an accompanied position and a full expat package will be available.
About
Plan:
Plan:
Plan is working in 50
developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas and have a stated
Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) to reach as many children as possible,
particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high-quality
programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this
goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams
whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of
around $800m. Plan has been working in Uganda since 1992, helping poor children
to access their rights to health, education, protection and
participation. We work with more than 39,700 sponsored children, their
families and communities in 5 districts across the country: Tororo, Kamuli,
Luweero, Kampala and Lira.
developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas and have a stated
Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) to reach as many children as possible,
particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high-quality
programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this
goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams
whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of
around $800m. Plan has been working in Uganda since 1992, helping poor children
to access their rights to health, education, protection and
participation. We work with more than 39,700 sponsored children, their
families and communities in 5 districts across the country: Tororo, Kamuli,
Luweero, Kampala and Lira.
Job
Summary: The Programme
Support Manager Strategy and Learning will
be responsible for a small departmental budget at the Country Office, He/she
will also oversee programme strategy development and programme design.
He/she is responsible for knowledge management and organisational learning plus
national policy and advocacy programmes.
Summary: The Programme
Support Manager Strategy and Learning will
be responsible for a small departmental budget at the Country Office, He/she
will also oversee programme strategy development and programme design.
He/she is responsible for knowledge management and organisational learning plus
national policy and advocacy programmes.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Accountable
for Interim and annual performance evaluations for the team - Developing
a well-managed and high performing Program team - Management
of child cantered Country Strategic Plan and country programs - Ensure
effective technical team in providing support in planning, implementation,
proposal development, monitoring and evaluation - Provide
direction in program integration while ensuring alignment with child
rights programming - Lead
in implementation of standards of accountability, effectiveness and
efficiency in Plan Uganda programs - Ensure
quality program documentation processes - Responsible
for action research, documentation and dissemination - Take
responsibility as part of the CMT for risk management process in-country - Participate
in CMT and the Extended Country Management Team (ECMT) decision making - Participate
in Region of Eastern and Southern Africa (RESA) networks. - Manage
and support in country program networks for learning and improvement. - Document
and disseminate best practices from within Plan and from other
organisations to promote quality and learning - Ensure
effective partnerships alliances for delivery of the CSP
Dealing with Problems:
- The
position involves resolving a wide range of challenges which occur in
large operational programs. The manager will demonstrate the ability to
solve problems, thinking strategically while introducing innovations as
needed to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable
operating environment. - The
manage will act a liaison between the Program Unit (PU) program portfolio
to ensure the highest level of project quality and overall impact. This
will encompass strengthening accountability, planning, management,
adherence to policies and procedures, and promoting a culture for delivery
of results, both short and long term.
Communications and Working
Relationships:
Relationships:
- Maximise
overall programme impact through the optimised contributions of others
including Programme Unit Managers, CMT members, and other Plan Uganda
staff. - Effective
working relationships within Plan global will be essential, including with
National Offices, International Headquarters, Regional Offices, and other
Country Offices. - He/she
will be required to initiate, develop and maintain a range of working
relationships, including with government counterparts, donors,
implementing partners and other development organisations.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated
knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience in
development or a programme related field - Proven
progressive experience as a development professional in planning,
monitoring and evaluating programs and managing technical support - Evidenced
strategic thinker - Right
Based programming and advocacy experience - Proven
action research, documentation and communication experience - Leadership
facilitation and networking experience - Knowledge
of the Southern and Eastern African contextual issues and experience of
working outside Uganda would be advantageous - Skills
- Excellent
management, administrative and communication skills - Skills
in facilitation, training and negotiation - Excellent
grasp of research and programming concepts - Strong
planning and organisational skills with good grasp of programming concepts - Strong
interpersonal and public relation skills with good analytical and writing
skills - Good
networking and partnership management skills
Personal
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Teamwork
– positively promotes team effort through shared successes. - Integrity
– acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism. - Positive
Disposition – builds relationships and relates to people in a friendly,
open and accepting manner. - Develops,
motivates, mentors, coaches and manages programme teams - Promotes
high performance of all staff including innovation and learning - Communicates
clearly and effectivelyRespect for human rights
Other Competencies and
values: Respect,
integrity, diversity, commitment to excellence, adaptability, able to perform
under stress, innovation, building relationships, communicating
effectively, coaching and mentoring, facilitating change, developing teams,
initiating action, strategic decision making, planning and organizing, leading
through vision and mission and a personal commitment to children’s development
and protection.
values: Respect,
integrity, diversity, commitment to excellence, adaptability, able to perform
under stress, innovation, building relationships, communicating
effectively, coaching and mentoring, facilitating change, developing teams,
initiating action, strategic decision making, planning and organizing, leading
through vision and mission and a personal commitment to children’s development
and protection.
NB: Plan operates an equal opportunities
policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas
of the international community. Please note that only applications and CVs
written in English will be accepted.
policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas
of the international community. Please note that only applications and CVs
written in English will be accepted.
How
to apply:
to apply:
If you believe you are one
of the the ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity with Plan, then
visit the web link below for full job details http://plan-international.org/about-plan/jobs.
of the the ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity with Plan, then
visit the web link below for full job details http://plan-international.org/about-plan/jobs.
Deadline:
10th July, 2013
10th July, 2013
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