Youth Livelihood Programme Manager(Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development) job opportunity

Job Title: Youth Livelihood Programme Manager
Organization: Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Project: Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Permanent Secretary, MGLSD
Deadline: Friday 25th October 2013
About Us:
The Government of Uganda is to implement the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), under the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD). The overall objective of the Programme is to address the escalating problem of Youth Unemployment in Uganda.

Job Summary:
 The Youth Livelihood Programme Manager will offer leadership in the continuous development, management, coordination and control of the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) and Technical Support Team (TST).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Develop and institute Programme management systems, tools, procedures, and plans.
    Provide technical information and advice to stakeholders on YLP matters.
    Coordinate the periodic review of YLP operational and management policies.
    Produce quarterly and annual work plans and budgets for the YLP.
    Ensure proper and timely accountability for all resources under the YLP.
    Manage the performance of members of TST. vii. Promote and market YLP as a Government of Uganda Programme.
    Coordinate feedback and responses related to the implementation of the programme from the beneficiaries, stakeholders and communities.
    Submit performance and financial reports to the National Technical Working Group.
    Review performance reports and compile issues for action.
    Serve as Secretary of the National Technical Working Committee (NTWC).
    Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Permanent Secretary.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    All candidates applicants must be Ugandans possessing the following:- an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics / Economic Policy and Planning / Social Sciences / Development Studies / Business Administration from a recognized University.
    OR A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics / Economic Policy and Planning / Social Sciences / Development Studies / Business Administration from a recognized University.
    At least five years’ experience in a Social Development related field with the implementation and management of Livelihoods Programmes/ Skills Development programme/ Community development programme.
    Good understanding of the Social Development Sector;
    Strategic Management;
    Good Interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ethics and Integrity.
    Computer Literacy is a must.

How to Apply:
All applicants for the above jobs should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials. Applications should be addressed to:
 Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,
 and delivered to the Security Registry (2nd floor)
 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,
 Simbamanyo House, George Street
OR Post to PERMANENT SECRETARY
 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
 P. O. Box 7136,
Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.