Project Manager DREAMS Technical Lead – Kampala – Catholic Relief Services

About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-profit organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

About USAID SOCY Project:
The Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth (SOCY) Project, is a five-year project funded by USAID and implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in partnership with Action for Community Development (ACODEV), African Network for Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), TPO Uganda, Futures Group, and IRH. The project objective is to improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect to a minimum of 625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts in central and western Uganda, based on PEPFAR-approved districts.

Job Summary: The Project Manager DREAMS Technical Lead will mainly be responsible for the technical and budgetary oversight of DREAMS activities as embedded within the overall SOCY program, working closely with local partners. The incumbent will assure the timely planning, implementation (through partners), and monitoring and evaluation of activities, as well as provide technical and strategic guidance and monitor budget expenditures and reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project Management:
· Oversee the planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
· Identify technical assistance needs for CRS and partners, and take the lead in developing SOWs and follow up with potential TA from CRS, as appropriate.
· Stay abreast with latest technical developments in OVC/ DREAMS/PEPFAR Programming (collaborates with regional/HQ technical advisors, learns new PQ tools, networks with outside technical experts, etc.).
· Ensures project implementation is in accordance with CRS programming principles and CRS core values and engage respective staff for support as needed.
· Models and reinforces with others a commitment to quality programming and meets technical quality standards, aligned with the CRS Health Strategy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development, or a related field.
· At least three to seven years’ experience in programs targeting orphans and vulnerable children and/or adolescent girls; experience with parenting/care giver programs, socioeconomic approaches and/or cash grants strongly preferred
· Previous PEPFAR project experience highly valued.
· Excellent budget and project cycle management skills; administrative and financial skills, including the ability to prepare and analyze work plans and budgets.
· Previous experience with institutional strengthening and partnership building helpful.
· Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with DATIM and/or a statistical software a plus.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as good judgment and vision.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
· Demonstrated proactive leadership ability, as well as supervisory and personnel management experience.
· Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
· Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and under pressure
· Personal Competencies (for all CRS Staff): Serves with Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates Constructive Relationships, Promotes Learning

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org.

Deadline: 1st January 2016