Save the Children Project Manager – Moroto - Jobs in Uganda

Save the Children Project Manager – Moroto - Jobs in Uganda

The Opportunity

Save the Children International- Uganda has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Project Manager ( SEBSIL) at our Moroto field office.

Role Purpose:

Project Manager will work closely with Education Specialist and the Senior Education Adviser to provide project implementation oversight of the SESSIBILL project as funded by Norwegian Embassy in Kampala implemented in the district of Moroto in the Eastern Region. S/he will oversee the programmatic and operational grant management and implementation including; planning, implementation, capacity enhancement, monitoring/ evaluation and reporting both internally (within SCI) and externally with stakeholders.

S/he will work across departments to establish systems and approaches for identifying, pursuing and maintaining effective partnerships that contribute to Save the Children's strategic direction and support reaching breakthroughs for children in Uganda

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Experience and Skills

Proven experience in all aspects of programme/project cycle management, including design, planning, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation.

Demonstrable experience with financial management; and budget/grants management and monitoring.

Substantial experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.

Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent documentation and report-writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.

Experience in managing and building staff teams. developing staff capacity.

Thorough understanding of Save the Children working principles and approaches Child Participation, Child Rights Programming, Partnership, Child Safeguarding Policy, Zero Tolerance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Programme Integration etc.

Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.

Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.

Experience in integrating gender, diversity, disability and related issues into programme activities.

Experience in implementing community-based activities including in rural areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.

Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically

Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.

Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.

Willing to commit to Save the Children's aims, values and

principles.

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The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. We have attached a copy of the role profile for your ease of reference. Application closes on August 08, 2022.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

This is a national role with national contract terms open to applicants with the legal right to work in Uganda.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.



How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Project Manager – Moroto Jobs in Uganda


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