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Project Manager Job at BRAC Uganda - Career Opportunity in Uganda


Vacancy title:
Project Manager

Jobs at:
BRAC Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
January 25th, 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda




JOB DETAILS:
BRAC is a global leader in creating large-scale opportunities for the poor. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, it is now one of the world’s largest development organisations, touching the lives of an estimated 138 million people in 11 countries across Asia and Africa. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.

Job-Title: Project Manager
Job Location: Country Office
Position: 01
Core Roles and Responsibilities
  • Ensure the implementation & management of the TUP Project.
  • Develop the proposal tor the programme & plan to lead programme teams in the key areas of the project design. Provide overall technical support, Supervise '& monitor field operational activities through field visits for smooth implementation of project activities
  • Develop & maintain linkages with relevant programmes of BRAC operations in Uganda, external development organizations, other international organizations and other stakeholders.
  • Manage project budgets & analyze monthly accounts statement regularly
Required Academic, Professional qualifications and skills:
  • Minimum of bachelors in social sciences, Development studies or related. Masters in Development studies is added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in agribusiness approaches with youth livelihood programs, poor communities & NGOs/Development sector. .
  • Good technical knowledge on livelihood aspects.
  • Sufficient computer skills (MS office proficiency), Report writing & analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently work with minimal supervision in a team setting
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, leadership qualifies, culture sensitivity, flexibility, adaptability & resilience.
Emergency Response Program
Emerging from the need to address disaster management more effectively, the disaster management and climate change program me was initiated in BRAC in 2008. Since then, it has been working to minimize the effects of climate change and reduce the vulnerability ot exposed populations, helping communities globally become a disaster-resilient. With the aim to improve the country's coping abilities to natural and manmade disasters, ER is working to build capacity and competence, both at the institutional and community levels.
Job application procedure
interested applicants should send their Application letters, Curriculum Vitae & academic documents (soft copy) to hrd.uganda@brac.net . (CV & Application letter should be in one word document & all academic papers & certificates MUST BE IN PDF FILE). Applications should be addressed to; THE HR MANAGER, BRAD Uganda
Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar. Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted. Application deadline: January 25th, 2018
BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

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