Project Manager Job at War Child Canada - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Project Manager
Jobs at:
War Child Canada
Deadline of this Job:
October 27, 2017 by 5 pm
Duty Station:
Uganda
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Job details:
Title: PROJECT MANAGER
Duty Station: Yumha , Uganda, with regular Field travel
Contract: 12 months, with possibility oi extension
Reports to: Head of Programs
Background
War Child Canada is a registered Canadian chanty based in Toronto War Child Canada works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice War Child Canada takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act. when war itself ensure consensus. A lack of employment opportunities the absence oi effective economic or social structures, an un educated population and a culture of around rights violations combine to create conditions that niaire a return to conflict all too possible. But by making a long-term investment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive. the cycle of violence can be broken War Child Canada currently works in Afghanistan. Sudan, South Sudan, the Democrat: Republic of Congo, Jordan. Uganda and Iraq ln Uganda, War Child Canada is operational in West Nile region. Isingiro, and Lamwo districts.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager/Head oi Programs, the Project Manager is responsible ‘or the development, supervision and effective management of the WCC project titled ‘Increasing Protection for Refugees and Other Vulnerable Persons in Uganda Settlements‘ implemented in Adjumani, Arua. Lamwo. Moyo and Yumbe districts. He/she will be responsible tor effective implementation of the project in accordance with the project objectives, activities and targets, which includes developing and implementing detail implementation plan. monitoring and evaluation, preparing quality project narrative and financial reports, developing and managing partnerships, and managing arid supervising the project teams
Responsibility
Project Management and Delivery:
- in consultation with the Program Manager/Head oi Programs and the project team, develop and create clear project implementation plans ensuring that the plan is aligned with the project design as well as WCC and donor compliance
- Be responsible for effective management of the implementation of the project in line with the project proposal and implementation plans ensuring timely delivery of high quality results
- Working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer. develop and implement robust MEAL Framework, plan and system to measure, document and disseminate progress, results and organizational teaming.
- In consultation with the Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer oversee he planning and implementation of baseline survey. safety audit mid-term and final project evaluations in accordance with the project proposal and donor funding agreement
- Be responsible for performance-based management supervision and capacity development of project staff including identification of capacity building needs of project partners.
- Working closely with the Log Assistant, ensure updated record ng and effective management, accountability and utilization all project goods supplies and equipment
SKILLS. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- First degree or equivalent qualification in Social Studies International Development, Law or related discipline
- At least five years of project management experience in a similar or related field sector
- Proven ability to develop manage and monitor project budget
- Strong understanding of participatory approaches and current development Trends.
Salary and benefits will he commensurable with WCC Uganda national start salary scale and Human Resources regulations
Job application procedure
Interested Applicants are invited to submit Hard Copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter in a sealed envelope to:
Human Resources Manager
War Child Canada (WCC)
Block 244, Plot 1006, Muyenga - Kampala
Please ensure your application envelope has the subject heading of “Application for Project Manager, WCC Uganda". Applications sent in any other form, including fax. email etc. will not be considered
War Child Canada is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Final candidates will be vetted in accordance with War Child Canadas Child Protection Policy‘ including appropriate reference and security checks, Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified Phone calls or emails are not allowed. Only hard copy applications are allowed
Deadline: October 27, 2017 by 5 pm
For more information please contact:
Human Resource Manager,
War Child Canada [WCC],
Plot 1006, Block 244, Muyenga - Kampala
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