Job Title: Project Manager
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Project: UPLIFT
Reports to: Integrated Programmes Director
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About WVU:
World
Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government
Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not
employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision
for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will
to make it so.”
Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government
Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not
employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision
for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will
to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Project Manager will supervise
the project implementation to ensure maximum integration of synergies as
projects are implemented.
the project implementation to ensure maximum integration of synergies as
projects are implemented.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. Project
management and coordination:
management and coordination:
- Lead and management implementation of
urban programs in Kampala. - Mapping strategic stakeholders and
partners for urban programs and potential donors. - Manage PR and engagements with potential
funding agencies such as the private sector, UN agencies and governments. - Lead in the resource mobilization for
urban programming and programs
2. Project
monitoring and evaluation:
monitoring and evaluation:
- Facilitate effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in
compliance with agreed standards - Ensure a functional project M&E system
3. Finance
management:
management:
- Manage project finances and assets in line with WV policy
- Budget management and control
- Manage sub granting processes to partners
4. Performance
management and supervision:
management and supervision:
- Manage, supervise and build capacity of
staff in urban project development, management and implementation. - Monitor and document performance of
partners
5. Project
development:
development:
- Guide staff in design and development of
Annual Operation Plans and budgets - Review project documents
6. Networking
and collaboration:
and collaboration:
- Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and
networks with partners and other stakeholders in planning and
implementation. - Develop plat forms for sharing information with partners and
stakeholders - Guide and participate in joint campaigns, advocacy initiatives
around youth empowerment with partners and stakeholders - Ensure project advocacy initiatives are implemented in line with
WVUs Advocacy agenda
7. Documentation
and reporting:
and reporting:
- Timely submission of end of monthly, bi – annual and annual reports
- Documentation and sharing of best/promising practices to strengthen
WVU`s institutional memory and learning on urban programming.
Perform any other
relevant duties as assigned.
relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Degree in
Social Sciences, Social Work & Social Administration, Economics,
Development, Resource Management or related field - Three or more years experience in
working with youth empowerment projects/programs - Knowledge of M&E, documentation and
reporting - Experience in capacity building for
staff and partners and generally working with partners - Self-motivated with excellent time
management skills. - Knowledge of the youth sector and
context in Uganda - Experience with youth-centered advocacy
and engagement - Ability to mainstream gender in project
implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting - Mature Christian, able to stand above
denominational diversities
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete
Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please address the
application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate
the post title in the email subject line.
suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete
Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please address the
application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate
the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 29th November,
2013.
2013.
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