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• Work in close collaboration with the Program
  Directors/Coordinators of each program develop, update and monitor the
  progress of the respective program work plans.
• The incumbent will work closely with the
  Program Directors/Coordinators of each program develop and approve budgets
  for each of Brick by Brick Uganda’s programs.
• Develop agenda for weekly staff meeting to
  regularly monitor progress on program activities and coordinate staff
  schedules for the coming week.
• Chair weekly staff meeting
• Work in liaison with the Program
  Directors/Coordinators to ensure implementation of program work plans and
  M&E plans
• Provide oversight and support for Program
  Directors and Coordinators in fulfilling their program objectives and
  deliverables.
• Review and provide feedback to Program
  Directors/Coordinators on quarterly program progress reports and ensure
  delivery of final report.
• Prepare and submit Brick by Brick Uganda
  quarterly program progress report (encompassing all programs) to Brick by
  Brick Uganda and Brick by Brick Partners Executive Directors
• Attend weekly meeting with Brick by Brick
  Partners Executive Director to review status and progress of program
  activities and deliverables
• Prepare and deliver annual report on Brick by
  Brick Uganda’s programs
• Meet monthly with Brick by Brick Uganda
  Finance and Administration Manager to review program expenditures and
  budget.
• Work in liaison with the Brick by Brick
  Uganda Finance and Administration Manager, Brick by Brick Partners
  Treasurer and Brick by Brick Partners Executive Director prepare annual
  budget for the fiscal year (Jan-Dec).
• Lead interview committees for the hiring of
  new employees.
• Orient and train new staff hires.
• Prepare presentations and represent Brick by
  Brick Uganda at national, regional and international meetings as required.
• Provide logistic support for and host
  national and international visitors to our Masaka and/or Kalisizo offices
  as well as program sites.
• Provide logistic support for Brick by Brick
  Interns, both national and international as well as Peace Corp volunteers.
• Coordinate regular postings on Brick by Brick
  social media platforms and Brick by Brick website blog
• Attend Brick by Brick Uganda Board of
  Directors Annual Meeting and serve as recording secretary in order to
  maintain records
• Submit minutes of above meeting within ten
  working days to the Brick by Brick Uganda and Brick by Brick Partners
  Executive Directors
• Network with potential community and national
  stakeholders on as needed basis.
• Meet with potential organizational partners
  when delegated by the Executive Director.
• Assist in organizational fundraising duties
  and/or grant writing as delegated by the Executive Director.
• The Program Manager may be assigned to
  perform duties at any time for Brick by Brick Uganda not specified in this
  job description but relevant for the development of Brick by Brick Uganda
  and meeting its mission, vision and objectives. The position of program
  coordinator requires flexibility to assume required tasks as needed.
• As a representative of the organization, the
  Program Manager will be expected to conduct him/herself in an exemplary
  fashion. All duties must be in accord with the Brick by Brick Uganda Code
  of Conduct and performed in an ethical and forthright manner as expected
  of a Ugandan professional.

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Social
  Administration, Business Administration (Majoring in Management) or
  equivalent, Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in
  program management.
• One year of experience in engaging with
  district stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a diverse, multicultural
  team, international team.
• Work experience in Uganda preferred.
• Must have strong decision making abilities
  especially in crisis under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal
  skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of various
  project management computer applications , as well as Excel, Microsoft
  Word, PowerPoint, Skype.
• Must have strong speaking and presentation
  skills.
• Previous experience in working with upcountry
  stations.
• Fluent in both spoken and written Luganda and
  English. Fluency in other Ugandan local languages is a plus.

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