Projects Manager(Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans -UWESO) - Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Projects Manager
Organisation: Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)
Job location: Hoima, Uganda
Deadline: 3rd January, 2014 (5:00 pm)
Reports to: Child Protection Manager

About UWESO:
UWESO is a Non-Governmental Organization committed to improving the quality of life of the orphans and other vulnerable children. In order to implement its 5 year Strategic Plan 2011-15 UWESO seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the above vacancies:

Job Summary:
The Projects Manager will primarily be responsible for the smooth implementation of programs and oversee the administrative function in the regional office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Ensure availability of adequate resources for implementation of programs.
•     Ensure implementation of programs in accordance with set SOPs and quality standards.
•     Coordinate monitoring and evaluation processes of all the programs in the region.
•     Oversee and maintain a competent team in the regional office.
•     Ensure adherence to ethical financial standards.
•     Prepare periodic financial and program progress reports.
•     Networking at regional and community levels with CSOs, government and other stakeholders.
•     Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should hold an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or any related field. A post graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage.
    At least 2 years' relevant experience in Community Development, Rural Finance/VSLA Promotion
    Computer Literacy skills and good supervisory skills
    Excellent team Player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to work with UWESO should send their applications with certified copies of academic transcripts, detailed Curriculum Vita and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses of three professional referees (including day time telephone numbers) to the:
Human Resource Officer,
Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans,
Plot 2 Tagore Crescent, Kamokya, and P.O. Box 8419, Kampala
Or email to jobs@uweso.org.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.