Job Title: Livelihoods Project Manager
Job Description
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)/Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a private, independent humantarian organisation working to provide durable solutions and promoting human security. In Uganda, DRC/DDG works in north, north-western and north-eastern regions in a range of emergency/development support for the communities in need (for more information go to www.drc.dk).
DRC/DDG calls for applications from qualified candidates to fill the vaccancy of:
Position: Livelihoods Project Manager (one)
Duty Station: Moroto office
General Role
The Project Manager (Livelihoods) manages the all livelihoods support project including cash and food transfer assistance in Karamoja. Furthermore, s/he has financial and administrative responsibility for the project and is also responsible for the planning and implementation of adequate security precautions in the project area to ensure the safety of all staff and assets.
S/he reports to the DRC Uganda Country Director and is the direct supervisor of senior staff working within the livelihoods support project.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
The PM (Livelihoods) is responsible for the following tasks within the framework of DRC standard regulations and operational procedures:
Project management:
Oversee implementation of Livelihood support project in Karamoja.
Supervise a proper and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed policies and donor requirements;
Prepare annual/project action plans for the project in accordance with annual planning cycle;
Provide regular internal reports and other relevant information on general policy matters and programme activities to the DRC Country Director in Kampala, based on agreed formats and schedules;
Ensure donor requirements are met including production of reports in formats agreed with the donors and partners.
Ensure that a sound documentation including relevant beneficiary data is collected and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area.
Ensure that a sound feedback system is in place in the project area so that beneficiaries have easy access to DRC.
Administration and Personnel Management
Responsible for financial budgeting and expenditure management, staff management (including development of TORs for project staff), continued revision and implementation of sound administrative guidelines and personnel policies, security precautions, logistics and all other tasks pertaining to the efficient day-to-day running of the project;
Supervise national staff and take action in terms of recruitment, promotions and dismissal as required;
Be responsible for organisational development of the DRC Karamoja operation, including staff assessment as well as formulation and implementation of human resource development activities;
Manage the staff under livelihood project, mentor and assist in continual development of the staff.
External relations:
Coordination: Maintain close and good relations with all relevant stakeholders including the WFP, and other relevant UN organisations, OPM, local authorities, line ministries, donors, NGOs, CBOs and other partners;
Transparency: Ensure required reports and information is shared with the direct project stakeholders in a timely and adequate manner;
Reporting: In consultation with the Country Director ensure timely narrative and financial reporting to donors;
Person Specification
A Masters Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, development studies or related subject
At least 7 years experience of managing program in NGO of which at least 4 years should be management of community driven livelihoods projects
Previous experience in Karamoja is preferred
Experience working on multi agency or cross-sectoral programmes preferable
Good grasp of project cycle development and problem analysis
Demonstrated experience of managing finance, budget skills and logistics
Demonstrated experience of coordinating with national and district authorities
Proven ability in designing and implementing Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks
Strong training, mentoring and facilitation skills
Excellent writing skills in English
Demonstrable cultural sensitivity and security awareness
For the position
The position is contract based and subject to funding
Remuneration and benefits are as per DRC/DDG Uganda standard salary scale and benefit package
Female candidates and residents of Karamoja with suitable qualification and experience are strongly encouraged to apply
Application deadline: 30th March 2012
How to Apply
Please send motivated applications with CVs to: administrator@drc-ddg.org
(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process)
