Uganda: Programme Manager West Nile – Uganda - 2015

Organization: Aga Khan Foundation

Country: Uganda

Closing date: 19 Dec 2014

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative solutions that improve the quality of life. AKF (East Africa) seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, literacy and health, with a special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in coastal and other resource-poor areas.

AKF is currently seeking a competent and motivated individual to fill the role of Programme Manager West Nile. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall running of the programme on a day-to-day basis, strategically, programmatically and administratively. The position is based in Arua, Uganda and reports to the Country Director of Aga Khan Foundation (Uganda).

Key Responsibilities include:

· Provide overall leadership and management to AKF programme in West Nile, including overseeing programme implementation, financial management and monitoring and evaluation.

· Lead the development of strategic and annual programmatic plans and ensure coordination and synergy of various programme components to meet the desired outcomes

· Ensure compliance with AKF policies and procedures and donor regulations, including financial oversight and grant management

· Supervise, mentor, recruit and orient staff directly and indirectly including but not limited to promoting capacity development of staff in accordance with the needs of the programme

· Represent AKF and maintain relationship with relevant government authorities and external organisations and supporting AKF in policy engagement

· Contribute to the development of high quality proposals and budgets for resource mobilization strategy in the region

Qualifications and Experience:

· Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, international development or a relevant field

· Minimum 5 years relevant sector experience in development with a similar organisation

· Minimum 3 years in a leadership position in development sector in Uganda, East Africa or other regions of the developing world

· Experience with multi-sector programming

· Familiarity with grant management, including preparation and monitoring of budgets.

· Knowledge of the government administration and the legal, fiscal and policy context in Uganda an advantage

· Proven skills in project development, proposal writing, implementation and monitoring

· Excellent organisational, inter-personal and communication skill

How to apply:

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV (not exceeding 3 pages), including contact details of three professional references, and a covering letter explaining why they are best suited for the position by 19th December, 2014 to the Country Director (AKF Uganda) by e-mail to akf.uganda@akdn.org with “Programme Manager” in the subject line**. Please note: O**nly short listed candidates will be contacted.***

AKF is an equal opportunity employer

Aga Khan Foundation is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network