ZOA Programme Manager, Karamoja Jobs in Uganda
ZOA Programme Manager, Karamoja Jobs in Uganda
ZOA, as an international NGO, supporting vulnerable people affected by violence, conflicts, or natural disasters by helping them to realize dignified and resilient lives. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again.
The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
ZOA’s Programme in Uganda
In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Nwoya), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security. In 2022, the programme team based in Amudat district, focus on delivery of livelihoods and education projects.
Your challenge
As a Programme Manager (PGM), you will lead the ZOA team in Karamoja and provide programmatic direction. You will have integral management responsibility for the realization of the projects in this area. To do so, you will work together and maintain contact with relevant stakeholders. You are a member of the Country Management Team, in which strategic decisions of ZOA in Uganda (beyond your individual responsibility and mandate) are discussed. You will be accountable to the Country Director of ZOA Uganda.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
Overall leadership and integral management responsibility for program management in Karamoja.
Leadership and management
Responsible for all ZOA activities within Karamoja region, in 2022 principally focused in Amudat district, but with scope to work in the wider region;
Spiritual oversight and Christian leadership of the ZOA team in Karamoja;
Participation in country wide programme and knowledge development;
Member of ZOA Uganda Management Team (MT);
Capacity building and supervision of implementing partners.
Programme Management
Development of the strategic vision for the respective programme area, with annual review of needs for changes, based on ongoing context analysis and results of annual programme review;
Annual planning for the programme area, as an input to the Country Plan (CP);
Planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities as approved by donors with the corresponding project budget planning;
Liaison with Programme Quality team (led by Manager Programme Quality, Kampala) and relevant sector advisors in Kampala and the Netherlands, to ensure programme quality;
Project Cycle management, including needs assessments, formulation of concept notes and proposals and budget;
Reporting – monthly and quarterly activity and financial reporting, including realization
of activities versus budget utilisation;
(Providing input to) narrative and financial donor reporting;
Annual review of progress towards programme objectives and outcomes;
Initiating and maintaining effective working relations with relevant stakeholders at programme area level.
HR/admin/finance
Budget owner for projects implemented in programme area;
Approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project and programme organisation budgets;
Human Resource Management (at individual- and team level) for programme staff – supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance, effective team building e.g.;
Implementation and monitoring of financial, personnel and security policies and procedures;
In collaboration with the Director of Operations, prepare and process the allocation of indirect costs to project budgets.
Security
Ensures regular analysis on security context and risks pertaining to ZOA programme, and updates on security plans, in line with ZOA’s security management framework;
Ensuring compliance at program level with ZOA’s security policies and procedures.
Your profile
Identity
The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZO.
Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor or Master degree in a humanitarian, development or other relevant field;
At least five years’ field experience in a relief/recovery setting;
Management experience;
Familiar with Project Cycle Management;
Has undertaken leadership role(s) within a Christian team / organisation;
Good spoken and written command of English;
Knowledge of local languages of Amudat / the sub-region is a plus;
Direct experience of programme management and project implementation in the Karamoja sub-region is a plus.
Skills
Command of operations, including finance, procurement, logistics, HR;
Analytical, able to participate in strategic level discussions and decisions taking a ‘bigger picture’ approach;
Good risk awareness around fraud and corruption issues and ability to proactively mitigate and recommend improvements;
Organisational sensitivity;
Writing skills;
Planning and organising, supporting the team in field planning and operational coordination;
Participative leadership, consulting team members, taking on board feedback;
Provides regular feedback, acknowledges success and the need for improvement.
Behaviour & Attitude
Flexible and adaptability;
Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitive;
Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ZOA Programme Manager, Karamoja Jobs in Uganda
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