Jobs in Uganda, Senior Programme Manager – Uganda,at International Alert (Alert) - 2015

International Alert (Alert) is looking for a dynamic and value driven candidate for an exciting position.

Position Title:Senior Programme Manager – Uganda

Duty Station: Uganda

Organization:International Alert (Alert)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Reports to:the Uganda Country Manager,

Application Deadline:Friday 28th Nov 2014 at 5pm Uganda time.

Reporting to the Uganda Country Manager, the post holder will play a pivotal role in efficient management of Alert’s Uganda projects. The post holder will support at a strategic level the management of a portfolio of projects in the country programme, supervise project managers and oversee the effective application of appropriate management systems to project implementation.

S/he will ensure that Alert’s contribution to peacebuilding in Uganda is maximised, by on one hand taking responsibility for sound project management and on the other build strong partnership with local organisations, manage relationships with local authorities, communities or other groups of interest and contribute to fund raising.

You will have a talent for mobilising and galvanising a diverse and dispersed collection of staff and projects behind your leadership and vision of Alert’s peacebuilding programme in Uganda, creating the conditions in which they can perform to their maximum effectiveness and impact.

You also need to be entrepreneurial and proactive in finding practical solutions in a challenging and changing environment; well organised and with a good attention for detail and lead a team to operate efficiently and at improved professional standards.

You will have at least 8 years of substantial NGO project management experience in various conflict-affected environments, including responsibility for strategy design, staffing, admin/finance issues, contract management and donor relations.

Mode of application:

To apply, please send a Cover Letter and CV alongside completed UGANDA Application and EO forms to uganda_office@international-alert.org

Closing date: Friday 28th Nov 2014 at 5pm Uganda time.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be further contacted after the closing date.

International Alert is an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.