Insieme si può Office and Projects Manager (Expatriate) Jobs in Uganda

Insieme si può Office and Projects Manager (Expatriate) Jobs in Uganda

The Organization: “ Insieme Si Può…”

The groups’ association "Insieme si può..." (ISP) is a non-profit NGO based in Belluno that is committed in the local area and in around thirty countries in the South of the world in supporting children, women and men living in extreme poverty and in situations of emergency or conflict. It carries out emergency and development cooperation projects that mainly guarantee food, water, school, professional training, human development, health, female empowerment, and distance support.

ISP is engaged in Uganda, where it has two territorial offices (Kampala and Moroto) and its own expatriate and local staff who have been working through the local NGO "Insieme si può", since 1983.

The mission focuses on improving the quality of life of those groups that are the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in the country by strengthening their ability to identify and resolve situations of need relating to basic needs, health, the social and economic sphere, school, human development and the environment.

The projects carried out at the Moroto headquarters of the association mainly concern the following areas:

Agroforestry and sustainable agriculture;

Construction and repair of wells and WASH programs;

Construction for development (construction of school environments and medical centres);

Food emergency;

Human development/education.

General Purpose of the Position

The resource will be employed in the coordination of the Moroto office (Karamoja) and in activities and projects that are developed and implemented there. If necessary, it may be assigned to the drafting and monitoring of projects in the Kampala office and the remaining Ugandan territory.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Coordination, supervision and support in the drafting, administration, implementation and reporting of projects, in order to guarantee the best achievement of the set objectives - in collaboration with the Country Representative, the Italy Desk and the Administrative Management of the organization in Italy, and with beneficiaries, stakeholders, lenders, local and international partners;

Collaboration, where possible and necessary, with the local staff of the Moroto office in the implementation of project activities;

Communication and collaboration with project partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders;

Administrative management of the Moroto office and the accounting of the activities carried out there, in collaboration with the Country Representative and the administrative staff of Moroto and Kampala;

Collaboration in the management of local human resources and coordination

of human resources involved in projects for correct planning and implementation of activities;

Reception and management of any volunteers and/or donors visiting the projects in Karamoja;

Maintain relations and carry out a role of representation with local and international partner organizations and realities, institutions, leaders and donors, in collaboration with the Country Representative;

Establish and maintain political and institutional relations necessary for the proper functioning of the projects and facilitate their visibility both on site and in Italy.

Skills and Requirements

Education: Graduated in International Cooperation and Development or similar.

Professional experience: minimum 4 years of significant experience in international cooperation and/or humanitarian aid projects, in roles of responsibility, in the areas of competence. Previous experience in Africa required; desirable direct knowledge of Uganda and Karamoja.

Computer skills: autonomy in the management of administrative software, office applications, and online communication tools.

Fluency in English required

Basic accounting skills.

Other Desirable Skills and Abilities

Good communication and cooperation skills with colleagues, donors and local authorities

Attitude to teamwork and result orientation

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage interdisciplinary and multicultural working groups

Ability to operate autonomously as well as in group within a multicultural work environment, respecting objectives and deadlines

Demonstrated ability to write projects in English

Project cycle management skills and ability in the preparation of narrative and financial reports

Familiarity with the policies, procedures and guidelines of major international donors

Maturity in handling tense situations and ability to work under pressure

Willingness to travel in relation to needs and safety conditions

How to Apply

Send your application to info@365giorni.org quoting in the subject "PROJECTS AND OFFICE MANAGER - MOROTO"; attach updated CV and a cover letter explaining the reasons for the application and the strengths of the profile in relation to the characteristics required by the role. Please also indicate the names of at least 3 references with e-mail and telephone number.

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