Project Manager,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda, at Cheshire Services Uganda
Position Title:Livelihoods Project Manager
Number of Positions :1 position
Organization:Cheshire Services Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reporting to: Programmes Manager
Duration: 3 years
Application Deadline:Friday 27th February 2015.
Organizational Profile:
Cheshire Services Uganda is a nongovernmental organization working the field of disability and development. CSU works with and for Persons with Disabilities through four thematic programme areas of Livelihoods, Inclusive Education, Advocacy and campaign, health and rehabilitation. CSU in collaboration with Leonard Cheshire Disability has received funding from the European Union to implement a three year livelihoods project for Persons with Disabilities in Adjuman and Moyo districts. CSU therefore wishes to recruit a highly qualified and self-motivated team to deliver the project.
Job purpose:
The Livelihoods Project Manager will play a leadership role in providing technical support in the formulation, strengthening, execution and direct supervision of implementation of project work plans to ensure effective delivery of the Project in accordance with the project design and the contractual requirements by the donor.
Key Responsibilities:
· Directly manage the implementation of project activities to realize project outputs and outcome.
· Ensure the overall direction and integrity of the project
· Instruct and monitor the project team performance, attitude and discipline
· Develop tools for data and information collection on the project
· Lead the project reporting function.
· Identify and network with other organizations and government agencies at district and national levels.
· Participate in appraisal of the project team.
· Identify areas for capacity building among project team and develop training plans and materials for staff capacity building.
· Ensure active participation of stakeholders in project activities to facilitate ownership of the project
· Assist in identifying and obtaining any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project
· Facilitate and supervise activities concerning the participatory, formulation and implementation of M&E plan
· Support resource mobilization to supplement sustainability of the project.
· Participate in meetings and workshops to promote sharing of lessons learnt from the project
· Fulfill any other duties assigned in line with the organization and the project.
Essential
· A degree in Development Studies, Management, Community Based Rehabilitation, Social Works and Social Administration or any other relevant field.
· At least 3 years of experience in project management
· Experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating donor funded programmes;
· Experience of financial planning, management, control and reporting
· Excellent written and spoken communication skills (English)
· Computer literacy
· Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
· Post Graduate qualification
· Knowledge of Sign Language.
Mode of application:
1. Prospective candidates should download the details for each job at www.csuganda.org
2. Qualified candidates are advised to send their applications, CVs and supporting documents to the following address
not later than Friday 27th February 2015.
Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope.
Note that no email applications will be considered.
The Chairperson
Cheshire Services Uganda
935 Old Kira Road Bukoto near Kadic Hospital or opposite MTN Stage
P.O. Box 70012 Clock Tower
KAMPALA
Note:
1. All positions will be based in Adjuman and Moyo districts.
2. All positions will carry a three year contract upon a satisfactory performance
3. Cheshire Services Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and qualified Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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