Job Title: Project Manager
Company: World Vision Uganda
Project: UPLIFT
Reports to: Integrated Programmes Director
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 29th November, 2013.
About WVU:
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 40 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:
The Project Manager will supervise the project implementation to ensure maximum integration of synergies as projects are implemented.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project management and coordination:
Lead and management implementation of urban programs in Kampala.
Mapping strategic stakeholders and partners for urban programs and potential donors.
Manage PR and engagements with potential funding agencies such as the private sector, UN agencies and governments.
Lead in the resource mobilization for urban programming and programs
2. Project monitoring and evaluation:
Facilitate effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with agreed standards
Ensure a functional project M&E system
3. Finance management:
Manage project finances and assets in line with WV policy
Budget management and control
Manage sub granting processes to partners
4. Performance management and supervision:
Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff in urban project development, management and implementation.
Monitor and document performance of partners
5. Project development:
Guide staff in design and development of Annual Operation Plans and budgets
Review project documents
6. Networking and collaboration:
Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in planning and implementation.
Develop plat forms for sharing information with partners and stakeholders
Guide and participate in joint campaigns, advocacy initiatives around youth empowerment with partners and stakeholders
Ensure project advocacy initiatives are implemented in line with WVUs Advocacy agenda
7. Documentation and reporting:
Timely submission of end of monthly, bi – annual and annual reports
Documentation and sharing of best/promising practices to strengthen WVU`s institutional memory and learning on urban programming.
Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work & Social Administration, Economics, Development, Resource Management or related field
Three or more years experience in working with youth empowerment projects/programs
Knowledge of M&E, documentation and reporting
Experience in capacity building for staff and partners and generally working with partners
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
Knowledge of the youth sector and context in Uganda
Experience with youth-centered advocacy and engagement
Ability to mainstream gender in project implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting
Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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