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• Coordinate the implementation of the project following the different
  steps of the project cycle in close coordination with partners, national
  and local authorities;
• Implement directly activities falling under PM responsibilities;
• Support technically project implementation including in the design
  and implementation of the activities in coordination with the Technical
  Unit including Inclusive Education Technical Advisor (IE TA);
• Ensure appropriate monthly, quarterly, half-year and yearly planning
  of the project activities;
• Ensure project indicators follow-up and develop adapted tools to do
  so with Project MEAL Officer;
• Carry out support and follow-up missions in the zones of
  intervention;
• Identify implementation challenges and propose appropriate solutions
  / adjustments;
• Develop and timely submit internal and external project reports
  respecting donors requirements and quality standards in coordination with
  Technical Unit according to specialties;
• Pilot monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning processes
  related to the project with MEAL Officer and IE TA;
• Facilitate cooperation and synergies with other HI teams (mutual
  planning and resources sharing);
• Ensure coordination between project team and technical unit through
  support requests and regular meetings according to the needs to ensure
  intervention quality;
• Pilot external evaluations processes and ensure recommendations
  implementation.

• Regularly inform and exchange with Education Consortium Management
  Unit (ECMU) on project level of implementation, challenges met and
  solutions proposed;
• Ensure respect of partnership agreement with ECMU;
• Develop MoU with partner organisations and ensure respect of the
  terms of the understanding according to project design under the
  supervision of the Field Coordinator;
• Ensure regular coordination meeting with partner organisations
  including common evaluation of project implementation;
• Propose, in coordination with Technical Unit, adapted means to
  answer challenges faced by partner organisations and ensure implementation
  of adapted activities;
• Represent the project towards external partners, local and national;
• Represent HI in the different coordination platforms;
• Contribute to staffs and partners’ capacity building according to
  identified needs and project activities.

• Together with support services:
• Endorse budget holder responsibilities;
• Establish annual budgetary planning and monthly treasury forecasts;
• Ensure proper and regular follow-up of project’s expenses, analyse
  discrepancies, anticipate evolutions and propose budgetary adjustments;
• Ensure proper storage of project documentation;
• Ensure respect of internal and donors financial procedures
  (eligibility and flexibility rules);
• Support the financial manager in the development of financial
  reports;
• Ensure respect of procurement and service provision procedures
  (logistics).

• Ensure support and management of the project team ;
• Ensure development and evaluation of the individual objectives of
  the project team;
• Participate to the recruitment of the team members if needed, respecting
  HI human resources standards and procedures;
• Contribute to staff capacity building through skills and knowledge
  transfer;
• Ensure appropriate flow and coordination of information between
  project team and other HI services;
• Ensure development and follow-up of individual action plans.

• Within time and means constraints, and in coordination with
  Operations Coordinator:
• Support other project teams intervening in the PM’s field of
  expertise on technical aspects (indicators development, training plans,
  proposal writing…)
• Participate in needs assessments in appropriate fields of expertise;
• Contribute to new project design and to programme strategic
  development reflexion.

• The applicants for Handicap International Inclusive Education
  Project Manager job must hold a Master’s Degree in Inclusive Education,
  Special Needs Education or Education sciences if relevant experience
  working with children with disabilities OR Master Degree (OT,  SLT, Psychology, Child development) if
  applicant has relevant Education Experience. Other relevant Master Degree
  if proven experience in Education and Disability fields.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in an NGO at managerial
  position, at least 2 years of professional experience in project cycle
  management and at least 2 years of professional experience in Education
• Project cycle management and related tools and methodologies;
• Planning, monitoring and evaluation tools and systems;
• Knowledge of the Education and Disability Sectors in Uganda
• Capacity building, training and coaching skills in design and
  implementation
• Competencies:
• Proven managerial skills
• Proven representation experience;
• Ability to work under high pressure;
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Strong interest in the fields related to HI mandate
• Perfect fluency in English: written and spoken and strong writing
  skills;

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