Project Manager – ECHO Project NGO Careers – World Vision International
Job Title: Project Manager – ECHO Project
Organisation: World Vision International
Duty Station: Uganda
Report to: Consortium Manager Education
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: To manage the project teams, ensure technical oversight and delivery of the different project components, prepares work plans and budgets, guidelines and supervises field teams, procurement, internal reporting, external liaison etc. The Project Manager works closely with leadership structures of EQUATE ECHO Project, District Education officers, in to implement Education Project. The Project Manager under the direct supervision of the Consortium manager, will ensure that activities are approved, implemented, monitored and reported according to agreed project plans in line with the donor and World Vision Uganda (WVU) policies. The Project Manager Will be directly involved in the implementation of project activities and will be based in Imvepi Terego District and also provide oversight to Rhino and Lamwo area locations
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Implementation and sustainability
- Implements activities as described in the programme proposal based on WVU country policy
- Take lead in project planning, budgeting, and implementation and monitoring of progress in line with donor requirements.
- Responsible for financial cash flow planning and expenditure monitoring, approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project budgets.
- Human Resource Management (at individual- and team level) for all staff and volunteers under the Programme.
- Supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance of the staff members of the programme Team.
- Maintaining effective coordination and working relations with donors and other relevant stakeholders at field level
Community engagement and advocacy
- Take overall lead in the coordination of field education level activities
- Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and other fora.
- Ensure integration of project with other ongoing education activities including that of World Vision and governments.
- Stakeholders Engagement, Networking and Collaboration
- Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and resource development
- Actively represent WVU in key inter-agency fora.
- Engage and build relationships with key partners and government counterparts.
- Work with the Area Operations Manager to identify partners who will support the implementation of the project within the Area Program.
- Network and collaborate with District Local Government, OPM, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders in the Project Area.
Documentation, Reporting and knowledge management
- Writes and submits comprehensive quarterly progress reports, and specific activity reports, and any other reports when necessary to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Reporting – monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilization; (Providing input to) narrative and financial programme reporting;
- Semiannual and Annual reviews of progress towards project objectives;
- Take lead in documentation and sharing of Impact/success stories and best practices to promote learning.
- Organize quarterly review meetings for partners and communities at the project sites to reflect on project approaches, tools, impact of interventions, best practices, exit and sustainability strategies as well as create spaces and opportunities for action-learning
- Child Protection and Wellbeing
- Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines.
- Work with local leaders to protect children from child violations and abuses
- Sensitize children including most vulnerable, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, development studies, economics or other relevant field is a requirement (post-graduate is an advantage).
- At least seven years’ experience in field-based programme management roles in Education sector
- At least five years’ experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and implementation
- Experience in community work and engagement in Education project added advantage
- Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Capacity / potential in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination.
- Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven conceptual & analytical skills
- Proven facilitation skills.
- Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
- Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
- Track record of success in grant fundraising, including donor relations and proposal writing.
- Team player, Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
- Effective in written and verbal communication in English. Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) is an added advantage
- Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work and passion for children.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Deadline: 24th May 2022
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