Project Supervisor NGO Jobs – Living Earth Uganda (LEU)
Organisation: Living Earth Uganda (LEU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Team Leader, LEU
About LEU:
Living Earth Uganda (LEU) is a natural resources and environmental management NGO that was established and formally registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Registration Statute, 1989 and licensed to operate in Uganda in September 1999. LEU promotes awareness and skills creation in environmental management, to prompt communities and other stakeholders to translate the right ideas into action.
Job Summary: The Project Supervisor will be responsible for the planning, management, co-ordination and financial control of the Project Coordination Office. The Project Supervisor will be responsible for all Project Staff and all the Property/Assets in a Coordination Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the Team Leader to prepare and agree on realistic project strategies, work plans with timeframe for implementing project activities and budgets.
- Responsibility for high quality implementation of project activities at coordination office ensuring maximum impact and results.
- Provide periodic narrative and financial reports for the project , against workplans that meet the necessary reporting requirements and requests for information from the donors .
- Monitor and supervise the implementation of activities of the project under the assigned coordination office
- Work closely with any Consultants and Technical Advisors to ensure that their inputs and expected outputs are produced within the specified timeframe.
- Support LEU in the development of funding proposals in order to upscale the project where appropriate.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Team leader.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a first degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, and Development studies. Post graduate training in related field is an added advantage
- At least 4 years managerial experience in implementing similar projects
- Substantial experience of strategic engagement and coordination of stakeholders from a variety of different sectors – including the private sector, national/local government, public sector bodies and civil society.
- Three years of prior experience of managing partnerships as well as implementing donor projects. Knowledge of key donors requirements(EU , DFID, UNDP), familiarity with their rules and regulations is highly essential.
- Demonstrable knowledge of working in Humanitarian programmes i.e with refugees is desirable.
- Understanding and commitment to gender equality approaches in project delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with partners
- Proven skills & experience in report writing, documentation, team management and project management skills
- Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and advocacy
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Excellent budget management skills
- Good working knowledge of computer programmes including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to work with limited supervision
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their applications and resumes to: The attention of the Human Resource Officer, Living Earth Uganda, Plot 409, Canon Njuba Road Nakulabye, P.O.Box 28694, Kampala, Uganda or info@livingearthuganda.org, copied to swithern@livingearthuganda.org or hand-deliver it to Living Earth Uganda Head Office at Plot 409 Canon Njuba Road, Nakulabye or Hoima Office on Plot 11, Tayali Drive, Kijungu, Hoima or West Nile, Arua Office on Plot 4 B Awindiri Cresent
Deadline: Friday 22nd February 2019.
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