Job Title: Programme Officer- EU Funded Project
Job Description
Diakonia is a Swedish development organization working together with local partners for a sustainable change for the most vulnerable people of the world. In Uganda, Diakonia works mainly in the north eastern Karamoja region, focusing on improving the living standards of the most vulnerable people. Diakonia also has strategic relations with civil society organizations in the capital Kampala, and in other parts of Northern and North Eastern Uganda.
Responsible to: Country Representative
Location: Uganda Programme, based in Kampala
Overall purpose of the job
Responsible for overall leadership and management of the EU funded project. In addition, the Programme Officer will be part of the technical team supporting the respective partners in the Uganda programme.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Manage the planning process by reviewing the funding agreement and developing operational plans for the project while providing support to partners in developing and managing project plans.
* Lead , develop and co-ordinate operations within the designated programme, in alignment with established guidelines, policy, strategies, plans, budgets; while providing guidance and motivation to the steering committee.
* Manage the overall project monitoring, evaluation and shared learning process.
* Provide support, accompaniment and coordinate capacity building of partners.
* Build and maintain strong and productive relationships with donors, partners, government agencies, civil society organizations and other development agencies.
* Prepare project reports for submission to management and the donor in accordance with the funding agreement
* Provide support to other projects and processes within the Uganda Country Programme
Requirement:
Knowledge, Experience and Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences – Development Studies, Law, Political Science or related field who has undertaken relevant professional courses in project planning and management, M&E etc
* Five (5) years progressive relevant experience in a fast paced multi-cultural NGO
* Proven experience in implementation of EU funded projects is required
* Experience in Participatory and Rights Based Approaches
* Experience in managing administrative and financial processes including
Experience: 5 yr
How to Apply
Contact
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, and copies of certificates/testimonials, to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be clearly marked: ‘DIAKONIA-Programme Officer’ or ‘DIAKONIA-Finance Officer’. E-mails must not exceed 2MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on Wednesday 29th February 2012.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante,
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda,
E-mail: application ©ppg.co.ug Website: www.ppg.co.ug
Job Description
Diakonia is a Swedish development organization working together with local partners for a sustainable change for the most vulnerable people of the world. In Uganda, Diakonia works mainly in the north eastern Karamoja region, focusing on improving the living standards of the most vulnerable people. Diakonia also has strategic relations with civil society organizations in the capital Kampala, and in other parts of Northern and North Eastern Uganda.
Responsible to: Country Representative
Location: Uganda Programme, based in Kampala
Overall purpose of the job
Responsible for overall leadership and management of the EU funded project. In addition, the Programme Officer will be part of the technical team supporting the respective partners in the Uganda programme.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Manage the planning process by reviewing the funding agreement and developing operational plans for the project while providing support to partners in developing and managing project plans.
* Lead , develop and co-ordinate operations within the designated programme, in alignment with established guidelines, policy, strategies, plans, budgets; while providing guidance and motivation to the steering committee.
* Manage the overall project monitoring, evaluation and shared learning process.
* Provide support, accompaniment and coordinate capacity building of partners.
* Build and maintain strong and productive relationships with donors, partners, government agencies, civil society organizations and other development agencies.
* Prepare project reports for submission to management and the donor in accordance with the funding agreement
* Provide support to other projects and processes within the Uganda Country Programme
Requirement:
Knowledge, Experience and Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences – Development Studies, Law, Political Science or related field who has undertaken relevant professional courses in project planning and management, M&E etc
* Five (5) years progressive relevant experience in a fast paced multi-cultural NGO
* Proven experience in implementation of EU funded projects is required
* Experience in Participatory and Rights Based Approaches
* Experience in managing administrative and financial processes including
Experience: 5 yr
How to Apply
Contact
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, and copies of certificates/testimonials, to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be clearly marked: ‘DIAKONIA-Programme Officer’ or ‘DIAKONIA-Finance Officer’. E-mails must not exceed 2MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on Wednesday 29th February 2012.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante,
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda,
E-mail: application ©ppg.co.ug Website: www.ppg.co.ug
