Project Manager Non-profit Careers – Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Organisation: Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
About FCA:
Finn Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfill their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.
Job Summary: The Project Manager will be responsible for undertaking activities within the project funded by the Education Cannot Wait (ECW).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Management of operations and activities of the designated project, ensuring that activity and financial plans are respected;
- Budget Management and control responsibility;
- To analyse and develop strategies, ensuring achievement of set targets;
- To ensure effective monitoring and Evaluation of project activities;
- To ensure that the project meets strategic objectives and achieve maximum impact for the refugees;
- Liaise with relevant district department heads, OPM, UNHCR and other NGOs to promote coordination of education and child protection activities;
- To develop and consolidate good relationships with any relevant stakeholders;
- Conduct follow up on all project activities to ensure program quality;
- To participate in the development of new project proposals intended to extend the life span of the project.
- Provide reporting required on the progress of activities
- Implement the project in accordance with donor guidelines, FCA standing instructions, and UNHCR’s education and Child Protection strategies for Uganda, ReHoPe framework and CRRF.
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Finn Church Aid (FCA) Project Manager job should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Humanitarian aid, Development studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Social sciences or related field
- Qualification in Education in Emergencies will be an added advantage.
- At least four years of experience in implementing education projects in a humanitarian context
- Willingness to reside in Yumbe
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed application letter and resume to: recruitment_ugaco@kua.fi stating the vacancy job title in the subject line. Alternatively, “applications can be hand delivered at FCA Kampala office using the address below. Ensure to indicate the job applied tor on the left hand comer of the envelope. Please do not attach academic papers it you send by email.
Address to:
Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Plot 1495, Roche Close – Muyenga, Off Tank Hill Road
P.O Box 21826, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 18th January 2019
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