Dwell Plus Manager NGO Job Careers – Dwelling Places (DP)

Job Title:          Dwell Plus Manager  
Organisation: Dwelling
Places (DP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Dwelling Places (DP) is a
registered Christian Non Governmental Organization
(NGO) which specialises in the
rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation, resettlement and follow-up of children
living on the streets. The overall objective of DP is to have a society where
every child has a chest to rest their head on and a place to call home.
Job Summary: The
Dwell Plus Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development,
implementation, planning, execution and completion of Dwelling Places
income-generating and development projects, as well as mentoring and Managing
Dwell Plus staff and volunteers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
Business Development and Planning
  • Identify
    and participate in fund raising opportunities and self-sustainability
    projects for clients & Dwell Plus
  • Management
    of the Income Generating Projects and  the Capital Development
    Projects by developing, implementing, changing, or amending these projects
  • Track
    and analyze project expenses to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
  • Assist
    with development of Dwell Plus workplan and budgets budgets
  • Coordinate all the Dwell Plus meetings
  • Prepare
    a variety of monthly reports on activities & operations gather
    statistical data as needed or requested
  • Develop
    a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and provide support
    that will continually improve their relationship with Dwelling Places.
  • Research,
    identify and build relationships with new clients to turn this into
    increased business for Dwell Plus
  • Use
    knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the
    Organisation’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
  • Locate
    or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners;
    discovering and exploring opportunities.
  • Screen
    potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal
    requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving
    internal priorities; recommending equity investments for Dwell Plus
  • Close
    new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and
    negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business
    operations.
  • Protect
    Dwell Plus’/ organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
  • Enhance
    organizational/Dwell Plus’ reputation by accepting ownership for
    accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add
    value to job accomplishments.
  • Monitor
    and evaluate Dwell Plus projects for sustainability
Client Retention
  • Present
    new products and services while enhancing existing relationships.
  • Work
    closely with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet
    customer needs.
  • Arrange
    and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
Management and Research
  • Supervise,
    manage and  develop the Dwell Plus staff & volunteers
  • Identifies
    trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events,
    publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and
    their accomplishments.
  • Forecast
    sales targets and ensure they are met by the Dwellus team.
  • Track
    and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these
    targets.
  • Work
    closely with Junior staff to ensure that prerequisites like requisitions
    are fulfilled within a timely manner.
  • Ensure
    all team members represent the Organisation in the best light.
  • Present
    business development trainings and mentoring to business developers and
    other internal staff and volunteers
  • Research
    and develop a thorough understanding of the Organisation’s people and
    capabilities especially those working under Dwell Plus
  • Understand
    the Organisation’s goal and purpose to continue enhancing the enterprise’s
    performance
     



Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    applicant for the Dwelling Places Dwell Plus Manager job should possess an
    MBA and a University degree in Project Planning and management, Business
    administration or related field of study.
  • At
    least three to five years of financial and business management experience
  • Relevant
    experience in non-profit project fundraising
  • Managerial
    experience with progressive responsibilities
  • Other
    combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum
    requirements may be substituted
  • Financial
    and business management skills
  • Ability
    to analyze projects, identify alternative solutions, project consequences
    of proposed actions and implement programs in support of the Dwell Plus
    goals
  • Strong
    self-starter
  • Ability
    to monitor and produce projects’ progress reports.
  • Strong
    written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to
    communicate clear instructions to others through supervision and
    management
  • Strong
    interpersonal skills
  • Organizational
    and time-management skills; multi-tasker
  • Competent
    in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong
    initiative & ability to work independently in developing new projects
    & sustaining existing projects
  • Demonstrated
    experience with budget management and timelines
  • Thorough
    knowledge of the market, the solutions/services the Organisation can
    provide, and of the Organisation’s competitors.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
  • A
    handwritten application letter with and updated CV with academic
    qualifications
  • A
    church recommendation letter (Should be God fearing)
  • LC
    1 letter
  • Two
    passport photos
Deliver your applications to:
Dwelling places head office – Off Nalukolongo Masaka road near Mutundwe police
station or email to: hr.dwellingplaces@gmail.com or call 0312-513701
Deadline: 17th February 2018
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