Programme Coordinator, Career Opportunity in Uganda, at DanChurchAid (DCA) , vacancy in Uganda,
Our client, DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based Danish INGO working closely with church-based as well as secular NGOs in Uganda and in the Great Lakes region. DanChurchAid has supported emergency relief and development programmes in Uganda - including Karamoja, since 1979. DanChurchAid works with partner organisations through a gender-inclusive rights-based approach. For further information on DanChurchAid, please visit: www.danchurchaid.orgpThe Programme Coordinator will ensure the coordination of implementation of DCA programmes in the Great Lakes region, which includes four areas of focus: active citizenship, right to food, HIV/AIDS and SRHR as well as humanitarian response. The programmes are composed of projects implemented by currently 20 local partner organisations. The Programme Coordinator will supervise and support the programme staff in all aspects of the programme development and implementation, and will be part of the Regional Office management team.· Build a strong programme team by providing support in the form of coordination, planning, prioritization, coaching and supervision to all programme staff.· Together with the programme team and other colleagues, support organisational development of partner organisations, facilitate training and enhance quality of project design, implementation and management, as well as compliance to back donor requirements.· Ensure that synergies and lessons learned are shared and used within and across the different objectives of the programme.· Coordinate the development and implementation of the DCA Country Programme in close cooperation with the Regional Representative and the programme officers.· Provide quality assurance of all programme and project work, including development of project proposals, fundraising and reporting to back donors in accordance with DCA policies and procedures.· Secure a strong mainstreaming of rights-based approach, accountability and gender equality perspectives within the programme and projects.· Maintain an overview of DCA partnership portfolio as well as of DCA work with partners on accountability and transparency commitments (HAP/Core Humanitarian Standard).· Contribute to further programmatic / structural integration of the ACT Alliance Uganda Forum.Key qualifications and experience:· DCA is looking for a candidate who can fully embody DCA key management values of being Respectful, Participatory, Strategic and Vision driven, Efficient and Accountable.· Minimum of a Master degree in a field relevant to DCA’s work and at least 10 years of experience working with international development programmes. Experience with emergency response and/or advocacy is an asset.· Proven experience in leading, coaching, coordinating and supervising a team.· Proven capacity to prioritize tasks, plan and organize team efforts to meet objectives and deadlines.· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in working with a partner based approach.· Strong analytical skills and capacity for strategic planning.· Confirmed experience, both theoretically and in practice, in project cycle management, mainstreaming gender equality, applying rights-based approach and promoting accountability mechanisms.· Be patient, flexible, pro-active, self-motivated and able to work independently.The position is a 2-year management position with possibility of extension into an open-ended contract. Terms and conditions are according to the Staff Manual for DCA Regional Offices.To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “DCA Programme Coordinato6”.E-mails that exceed 2MB will not be considered.CLOSING DATE IS 5PM ON 6th FEBRUARY 2015.While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.All interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation.
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