Program Manager Career Opportunity - Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: Sudan Democracy

First Group (SDFG)

Reports to: Executive

Director

The Sudan

Democracy First Group (SDFG) was formed as an umbrella group of leading

Sudanese independent and democratic civil society and media actors to serve as

a think tank and venue for indigenous research, analysis and advocacy on human

rights, development, peace and democratic transformation in Sudan. SDFG is a

coalition of democratic, activist, trade unionist and academic Sudanese men and

women representing different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The main agenda

of the initiative is to voice the concerns of voiceless Sudanese people across

the country around questions of democratization and its intersection with

peace, justice and development in Sudan. SDFG focuses on providing Sudanese and

international audiences with this type of knowledge and analysis by publishing

regular updates, policy briefs and position papers on major political and human

rights issues. In addition to raising public awareness both inside and outside

Sudan, SDFG works to promote civil society dialogue on crucial issues affecting

Sudan, by convening meetings and roundtables bringing together diverse sectors

of Sudanese society.

Job Summary: The SDFG

Program Manager will focus on ensuring the implementation of activities,

managing program staff, building relationships with key actors, and providing

oversight for financial and donor reporting. The Program Manager will also

contribute to the strategic oversight of SDFG.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Work closely with the Executive Director to steer the

development of overall organizational strategy;

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Build and strengthen working strategic relationships

with potential donors, partners, and stakeholders;

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Manage the design, implementation, and monitoring

and evaluation for SDFG projects across all interventions;

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The incumbent will also oversee financial management

of organizational resources;

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Manage relationships with, and reporting to,

existing donors;

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Steer the development of proposals and budget for

new and existing programs;

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Manage the day-to-day work of program staff, by

providing direction, input and feedback;

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Manage consultants contracted to produce specific

items, including research, analysis, and audio-visual materials;

·        
Work in liaison with the Executive Director,

recruit, interview, and hire additional staff as needed;

·        
Implement organizational management and performance

evaluation systems;

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Represent SDFG in any external meetings or events;

·        
Support in the production of all external

communications, including editing and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s

Degree in peacebuilding, governance, human rights or related issues, or

comparable experience.

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A minimum of five years’ experience in a managerial

position in an international or regional non-governmental organization.

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Proven ability to manage projects and project

members to deliver objectives on time.

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Demonstrated experience in financial project

management, including monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting.

·        
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience

in diverse and multi-cultural working environments.

·        
Exceptional organizational and time-management

skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work

under pressure, and meet deadlines.

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Excellent interpersonal skills.

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Excellent attention to detail, and initiative.

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Ability to keep calm and work in a fast-paced

environment.

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Good humor and general problem-solving skills.

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Flexibility in working hours, and willingness and

ability to travel in the region.

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Familiarity with the political and social dynamics

in the two Sudans and the Horn of Africa generally.

·        
Prior experience working in security sensitive areas

is desired

·        
Prior experience with partner capacity building is

also desired

·        
Past experience conducting public awareness-raising

and media-related activities is an added advantage.

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Fluency in Arabic is desired

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter and updated CV to:
jobs@democracyfirstgroup.org

with the subject line: SDFG/PM/KLA.

Deadline: Friday, 28^th August,

2015

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda