Programmes Manager Job Placement – Action for Health Uganda (A4HU)



Programmes Manager Job Placement – Action for Health Uganda (A4HU)

Job Title:     Programmes Manager

Organisation: Action for Health Uganda (A4HU)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About US:

Action for Health Uganda (A4HU) is a youth empowerment organization dedicated to mainstream young peoples’ engagement in socio-economic development and promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and rights (SRHR). A4HU was registered in October 2017 as a new entity to take over the operations of DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) in Uganda. For the past 18 years DSW has supported the implementation of a portfolio of projects to improve sexual and reproductive health of people of young people in Uganda. Action 4 Health operate mobile rural outreach services using its Youth Truck, which give access to information and Training to vulnerable young people in hard-to-reach areas and supporting the peer-led outreach events.

Job Summary: The Programmes Manager will support programme-related fundraising, project implementation, reporting and capacity-building initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Supervise the implementation of A4HU’s diverse projects addressing poverty reduction, sexual reproductive health and youth empowerment;
  • Ensure sound financial management and quality project outputs
  • Ensure high quality and timely reports are submitted to donors;
  • Promote and manage partnerships with local and national Government institutions;
  • Liaise with national and international stakeholders, including donors and international NGOs;
  • Seek funding to sustain and expand A4HU’s project portfolio;
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Masters degree in social science or relevant development field
  • Seven years of relevant experience in working with a non-profit organization, in a similar position, of which 3 must be at managerial level
  • Knowledge of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and Global Health, family planning and global health (required)
  • Experience in the management of EU and USAID funded grants
  • Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
  • Proof of successful grant application and implementation Strong analytical, strategic thinking, research and writing
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Flexibility in responding to changing work priorities and tight deadlines
  • Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
  • Strong IT skills (research applications, Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint)

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications (CVs and motivation letters indicating salary expectation with the reference “(job title)” to: jobs@a4huganda.org or Hand delivered to Plot 17, Naziba Close, Lubowa, addressed to the National Team Coordinator- Admin & Human Resource

Deadline: 27th April 2018

NB: Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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