Programme Management Specialist, PACK NGO Careers – Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Job Title: Programme Management Specialist, PACK
Organization: Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Grant Management Coordinator
About US:
Straight Talk Foundation (STF) is a health communications National Non Governmental Organisation that was founded in 1993. For the past 25 years it has been the leading provider of various social and behavior change communication programs to various stakeholders in Uganda. The organization has immense experience in the use of modern communication program approaches in addressing diverse health and development issues. STF implements activities through print, radio and face to face communication. Its programs and interventions target young people as its primary audience, while parents and teachers are its secondary audience. STF utilises highly effective behaviour change communication models and combines mass media and face to face community outreach and mobilization programs.
Job Summary: The Programme Management Specialist, PACK will work closely with Technical leads of the PACK partners in Karamoja to effectively manage project timelines schedules to ensure timely completion of key deliverables for PACK.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Straight Talk Foundation (STF) Programme Management Specialist, PACK job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Emergency and Disaster Management, Agriculture, Conflict Resolution or a relevant field. Graduate or post-graduate training in project planning & management, monitoring and evaluation, community development & research or related field is an added advantage.
- At least five years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years at project management level in an NGO.
- Demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills a MUST. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international and local policies and frameworks relating to their thematic area is a must.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Analytical skills.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours whenever necessary.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encourages to apply online with a copy of updated CV and a cover letter (attached as one document) indicating three professional referees addressed to;
The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Straight Talk Foundation
Plot 4, Acacia Avenue, Kololo,
P.O Box 22366, Kampala. Uganda
Email to: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line.
Deadline: 27th July 2018 by 05:00pm Ugandan Time.