Earn 9m monthly as Programme Support Manager Strategy and Learning at Plan International

Organisation: Plan International
Duty
Station:
Country Office Kampala,
Uganda
Reports
to:
Country Director
Salary:
               US$45,000-55,000. This
is an accompanied position and a full expat package will be available.
About
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.
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.
Key
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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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.
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.
How
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.
Deadline:
10th July, 2013
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