Non-profit Careers - Program Specialist – DCR at Save the Children
Organisation: Save the ChildrenSave the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.Job Summary: The Save the Children Program Specialist – DCR will be responsible for the planning, implementation, management and leadership of the DCR Pamoja Project. DCR is a rehabilitative project that focuses on basic health and education service delivery, livelihoods, community governance and sectoral systems strengthening in Northern and Eastern Region. The Specialist takes the lead in coordinating with partners, planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities as well as compiling the plans, budget and project reports for the targeted regions. In addition, the person is responsible for identifying partners, providing leadership to partners and the project teams in the region. The Specialist may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for the Save the Children Program Specialist Job Vacancy should hold a Bachelors' Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, education or any relevant field. Possession of a Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development is an added advantage. Detailed working knowledge of the educational needs of children in Uganda, including Early Childhood Development Education, Basic education and other related programming and policy development.At least six years’ experience with at least three years in a middle management position in an International NGO particularly those applying partnership approaches, livelihood and addressing children’s rights. Past experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.Possess the ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.Highly computer literate and possess excellent documentation skills.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesAbility to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coachingExcellent time management and planning capacity.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.All interested candidates should submit their applications with cover letters and a detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P.O Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or via email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.orgSave the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.Deadline: Friday, 5th December 2014
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