Job Title: Project Manager
About this Job:
CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance. CARE is also solidly focused on supporting global women’s empowerment and women are at the heart of our programmes in Uganda. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
CARE seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions:
Project Manager to be based in the Sub office in Kabale
The Role:
Reporting to the Natural Resources Governance Program manager, Project Manager will provide overall technical leadership to the Health, Education, Agriculture & land Rights (HEAL) project. More specific functions of this position include: managing all aspects of the program implementation through liaison with implementing partners; preparing and maintaining reports; providing overall responsibility for the day – to day operations, coordination and accountability of the program activities and resources.
Key responsibilities:
Develop plans and strategies that will contribute to sustainable improvements in the wellbeing of members of the impact group Manage the Project resources ensuring efficient usage and high standards of accountability
Lead the Program Team in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent service delivery and high standards Seek out and develop strategic alliances so that stakeholders work together effectively to maximise benefits to the impact group and enhance our collective capacity for influence and impact Initiate advocacy strategies that results in social change and poverty alleviation for the impact groups
Coordinate CARE’S interventions with Partners so that their capacity for effective service delivery is enhanced and sustainable benefits for the impact group are achieved
Provide Partners and CARE Staff with technical advice and support, enabling them to carry out monitoring, evaluation and learning; advocacy; and land rights according to best practice.
Requirement:
Person specifications/qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or Social Sciences, additional post graduate qualifications in Project Management, policy analysis & Advocacy, or Public Health gives the applicant added advantage
Computer skills
5 years experience at a middle or senior management level in project management.
Wide knowledge of strategies, operational policies and approaches in desirable thematic of Community Empowerment, Food Security and Social Services for marginalised groups.
Good knowledge on grants management processes.
Understanding of the environment and society in south western regions of Uganda, NGO operations and their interests. Being able to impartially assess partnership performance
Ability to interpret donor regulations on all context of grant management and transactions.
Knowledge of programming skills, program evaluation and impact measurement.
Salary:
- USD/month
Experience:
5
How to apply:
To apply: This position is open to qualified Ugandan Citizens only. If you meet the above profile requirements and are interested in an opportunity to further your career with one of the top-10 INGO’s in the world and contribute to making sustainable improvements in the lives of poor Ugandans, act NOW! Send your application by the following means before 5pm on Friday March 9, 2012:
a) By email to recruit@co.care.org:
b) Deliver by hand to the CARE Office at Plot 17, MacKinnon Road, Nakasero, Kampala.
You application must include a typed cover letter explaining how you meet the profile requirement for this job; a copy of your current CV that has your day time contact phone number and email address. The CV must also contain the names, telephone numbers, email addresses and job titles/professions of three professional/work related referees. Please note that interviews will be scheduled for March and contacted candidates should be readily available.
We thank and apologise in advance that due to the large numbers of applications received, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please mark clear in the email subject or envelope the position applied for.
About this Job:
CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance. CARE is also solidly focused on supporting global women’s empowerment and women are at the heart of our programmes in Uganda. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
CARE seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions:
Project Manager to be based in the Sub office in Kabale
The Role:
Reporting to the Natural Resources Governance Program manager, Project Manager will provide overall technical leadership to the Health, Education, Agriculture & land Rights (HEAL) project. More specific functions of this position include: managing all aspects of the program implementation through liaison with implementing partners; preparing and maintaining reports; providing overall responsibility for the day – to day operations, coordination and accountability of the program activities and resources.
Key responsibilities:
Develop plans and strategies that will contribute to sustainable improvements in the wellbeing of members of the impact group Manage the Project resources ensuring efficient usage and high standards of accountability
Lead the Program Team in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent service delivery and high standards Seek out and develop strategic alliances so that stakeholders work together effectively to maximise benefits to the impact group and enhance our collective capacity for influence and impact Initiate advocacy strategies that results in social change and poverty alleviation for the impact groups
Coordinate CARE’S interventions with Partners so that their capacity for effective service delivery is enhanced and sustainable benefits for the impact group are achieved
Provide Partners and CARE Staff with technical advice and support, enabling them to carry out monitoring, evaluation and learning; advocacy; and land rights according to best practice.
Requirement:
Person specifications/qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or Social Sciences, additional post graduate qualifications in Project Management, policy analysis & Advocacy, or Public Health gives the applicant added advantage
Computer skills
5 years experience at a middle or senior management level in project management.
Wide knowledge of strategies, operational policies and approaches in desirable thematic of Community Empowerment, Food Security and Social Services for marginalised groups.
Good knowledge on grants management processes.
Understanding of the environment and society in south western regions of Uganda, NGO operations and their interests. Being able to impartially assess partnership performance
Ability to interpret donor regulations on all context of grant management and transactions.
Knowledge of programming skills, program evaluation and impact measurement.
Salary:
- USD/month
Experience:
5
How to apply:
To apply: This position is open to qualified Ugandan Citizens only. If you meet the above profile requirements and are interested in an opportunity to further your career with one of the top-10 INGO’s in the world and contribute to making sustainable improvements in the lives of poor Ugandans, act NOW! Send your application by the following means before 5pm on Friday March 9, 2012:
a) By email to recruit@co.care.org:
b) Deliver by hand to the CARE Office at Plot 17, MacKinnon Road, Nakasero, Kampala.
You application must include a typed cover letter explaining how you meet the profile requirement for this job; a copy of your current CV that has your day time contact phone number and email address. The CV must also contain the names, telephone numbers, email addresses and job titles/professions of three professional/work related referees. Please note that interviews will be scheduled for March and contacted candidates should be readily available.
We thank and apologise in advance that due to the large numbers of applications received, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please mark clear in the email subject or envelope the position applied for.
