Uganda: Programme Manager Uganda
“An energetic programme manager with excellent people skills”
War Child Holland’s programme in Uganda
War Child Holland (WCH) has been working in Northern Uganda since 2004 and currently operates in Acholi, Lango and Karamoja (Abim) regions with a country office in Kampala. As the situation in Uganda has stabilized, WCH in Uganda focuses on the empowerment of young people and communities with emphasis on vocational skills training in addition to the child protection and psychosocial interventions. Based on the recalibrated strategy of WCH, it is decided in September 2013 to finish donor obligations and end the presence of WCH in Uganda in 2016. Ongoing projects that will continue in 2015 are:
Move Forward Project: WCH is an implementing partner for Soa Aids under the Bridging the Gaps programme funded by the Dutch Government. The objective is: Girls and young women involved in sex work in Northern Uganda are (sexually) healthy, have their human rights fully respected and are in control of their livelihoods.
Connect@Now Project: This project is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It started in 2010 and in 2015 only remaining activities will be completed. Objective of the project is enabling children and young people affected by armed conflict to fully enjoy their rights and live in societies that respect their rights.
Building Skills Changing Futures Project II: This project is funded by the European Commission. The project started in September 2012 and ends in August 2016. The main objective of this project is to enhance the capacity of young people in northern Uganda to access employment through non formal education and vocational training.
An assessment is currently being carried out amongst 3 camps with South Sudanese refugees. Focus is on child protection and psycho social issues. Based on the outcome and depending on available funding WCH may plan to start new project(s) in the camps.
Your challenge
You ensure that all projects are implemented according to the grant agreements and in line with War Child Holland’s mandate. You ensure content quality implementation of the programme. You manage the project team of about ten staff and you support capacity building of national staff and local partners to ensure sustainability of the programme. You manage all programmes and report to the Country Director (CD). You are a member of the Country Management Team. You may be requested to support the implementation of the exit sustainability and learning documentation activities which is currently under the responsibility of the Program Development Manager. You will be located at the country office in Northern Uganda, with 50% travel to project operational communities as well as irregular travel to other War Child Holland operational countries and Head Office (HO) in the Netherlands.
Profile
Five years of experience in a similar position in Africa including management of staff;Relevant academic background (Community Development, Child Rights, Education, Pedagogy, Social Sciences);Understanding of quantitative and qualitative planning, monitoring and evaluation tools;Experience in implementing child protection and psychosocial programmes for refugee children;Experience with Child & Youth participation with an (I)NGO;Experience with training and capacity building of staff;Experience in staff management;Experience in grant management;Knowledge of child & youth participation and rights, Psychosocial and Child protection programmes for children within development and humanitarian emergency sector especially in displacement/refugee situations;Knowledge of participatory assessment;Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring & evaluation tools.Near native level of English is a must (verbal and written);Strong advisory and leadership skills;Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for writing proposals and reporting;Strong coaching and intercultural communication skills;Creative, participatory and innovative approach;Willingness to undertake frequent travels (up to 50% of the time) within the programme area and on specific occasions to other WCH programme countries or Head Office.The organisation
War Child Holland offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team of people and the backup of a strong and professional organisation in The Netherlands. War Child Holland offers its international staff a fair salary and comprehensive secondary benefits that includes free housing, good insurances (including health, travel and disability) and opportunities to develop and learn professionally. Please visit our website www.warchildholland.org for more information on the organisation and the programmes.
Job Location: Lira or Gulu, Uganda
Contract: War Child Holland is looking for someone committed to invest 1 year, contract may be renewed depending on funding.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Lira/ Gulu, Uganda is an accompanied post.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and a letter of motivation before 18 December 2014. Make sure to use the following hyperlink to apply: http://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/en/Vacancy/Apply/42844
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The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and a letter of motivation before 18 December 2014. Make sure to use the following hyperlink to apply: http://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/en/Vacancy/Apply/42844
Mention where you found this vacancy.
Is this not your dream job? Support War Child by sharing this job with your network!
The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.
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