Project Manager – Nutrition

Project Manager – Nutrition

Project Manager – Nutrition Job Advert

 

Job Summary:  Currently GOAL Uganda is looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager with a strong background in research programming.  Reporting to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, the Project Manager will manage the day-to-day implementation of the ONCE project and ensure that it is implemented in accordance with the set study protocols, national and international guidelines. The project manager be responsible for documentation of activities; support and training of staff; and to ensure that programme implementation is progressing in line with agreed timelines.  A key component of this role will be in developing strong relations with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other key stakeholders in Uganda, ensuring the programme is executed in line with MoH and GOAL guidelines and recognised international humanitarian standards. The Project Manager is expected to provide technical and programmatic support to the project team and work with Health and Nutrition Coordinator and Deputy Program Director -MEAL to execute the ONCE project.

 

GOAL Uganda is part of a consortium led by Tufts University to conduct a research project (One Nutrition in Complex Environments (ONCE)) funded by USAID which aims to pilot and carefully measure the effects of a multi-level multi-sectoral nutrition intervention in Agago District, Northern Uganda, and determine potential for scale up in a complex environment.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

Project management

• Using an adaptive management approach, manage the implementation of GOAL Uganda’s ONCE project in Agago, as assigned, in line with approved project proposals, budgets and within agreed time frames
• Manage project budgets and monitor financial transaction as per the Authorisation Matrix and delegation protocols
• Ensure the timely collection, presentation, analysis and distribution of monthly project activities and statistics. Provide constructive feedback to staff from the data collection.
• Utilise monitoring tools that allow assessment of the programme quality and achievement of targets.
• Take lead in surveys, analyses and studies in all project locations and assist in formulating the results into reports.
• Submit weekly activity plans and monthly reports to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator.
• To keep the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and DPD -MEAL apprised of all project activities and any difficulties that may arise
• Where applicable manage partners, including MOH, external consultants, NGOs etc, ensuring successful completion of contracts/MOUs and providing support where necessary
• Ensure all relevant information from the projects are accurately filed and lessons learned are documented and shared.
• Co-ordinate project activities with relevant bodies: MOH and NGOs etc and cultivate relationships by attending regular meetings and communicating issues arising.
• To maintain confidentiality and enhance GOAL’s reputation by acting in a professional and responsible manner.
• Ensure compliance to all GOAL, Donor and Government of Uganda policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to the implementation of the programme
• Any other activities as directed by the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, ACD-Programs, or CD.

Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

• Regularly review monitoring data and manage project using an adaptive management approach
• Support the development of learning and communication documents for internal and external audiences
• Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with other district level stakeholders such other NGOs, and local authorities
• Provide guidance and during development of survey tools, translations of materials, field data collection, analysis and management. Ensure that data is collected in line with survey protocols and quality assurance done through spot checks and back checks.
• Ensure adherence to specified assessment timelines, communicating any delays and challenges encountered in a timely manner.
• Monitor that all staff comply with the specific SOP for data collection during Covid-19 as well as relevant SOPs for data protection.

Human resource management

• Line management of assigned project team ensuring that all team members have clear and measurable (SMART) performance management objectives and that they are measured regularly and in line with policy and procedure
• Monitor and advise on district level staffing and resource needs and support recruitment
• Lead by example both upward and downward accountability and comply with all of GOAL’s accountability policies
• Identify capacity gaps and constraints and work with SMT and others to address those gaps, ensuring all staff have a clear understanding of GOAL policies and procedures

External representation and coordination

• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with Local Government officials and line departments, soliciting their participation in all activities where appropriate.
• Responsible for all engagement with other district stakeholders including other agencies, NGOs and community-level actors
• Participate in national coordination meetings and events as requested
• Support all efforts towards accountability to project participants; this includes actively engaging participating communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and promoting community response mechanisms such as Speak Up

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project management, research development; supervising data collection, survey design, implementation and data management preferably in a field-based position. Experience may substitute for qualifications, but not the other way round.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee research activities.
• Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills with experience conducting assessments
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
• Ability to write clear assessments and project reports
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications

 

Other Desirable Criteria

• Research experience in areas of health, nutrition and agriculture.
• Knowledge of statistical packages of analysis (EPI INFO, SPSS, SMART)

 

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our Programmeming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

 

General description of the country programme:

First operational in Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health (including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition programing); and a market-based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behaviour change and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.

GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of approximately 150 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €8.7 million (2018). GOAL is currently operational in the North, South, East and West of Uganda with six established offices in Kampala, Lira, Kasese, Hoima, Bugiri, Abim, Kaabong and Agago Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme is funded by a number of donors who include Mastercard, charity water, Irish Aid and some small foundations.

 

Details of remuneration package and benefits

Our package includes a competitive salary, health insurance cover for up to 3 dependents, comprehensive 24 hour personal accident cover, terminal benefits equivalent to one month for each completed year of service and our working hours provide for a half day on Fridays.  GOAL promotes a learning and development environment with training & study opportunities aligned to our staff development policy.

 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications by email with 3 reference contacts who must be Current or former line managers and daytime contact number to; recruitment@ug.goal.ie  indicating the title ‘Project Manager – Nutrition’ in the subject line by 3^rd September 2021.  PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.

 

Deadline: 3^rd September 2021

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