Earn over 5600 Euros monthly as International Programme Manager - Education at Belgian Development Agency (BTC)

Organisation: Belgian Development Agency (BTC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reference code: UGA/14/027-4B 

Monthly Salary Package: Between 5.624,06 Euros and 7.959,57 Euros

(this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship

allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the

composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.

The

Belgian Development Agency, BTC, mobilises its resources and its expertise to

eliminate poverty in the world. BTC contributes to the efforts of the

international community and works towards a society that provides present and

future generations with sufficient resources to build a sustainable and fair

world. BTC currently supports more than 200 cooperation projects and programmes

in 18 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In the future, BTC’s efforts

will focus on 14 partner countries as a result of a decision made by the

Minister of Development Cooperation.

About Education Context in Uganda:

The

education sector in Uganda has experienced a great transformation over the past

15 years. In 1997 the government of Uganda launched the Universal Primary

Education strategy. Because of its success an equal investment strategy became

necessary for secondary education. The Universal Secondary Education strategy

was then put into action in 2007, leading to an instant increase in enrolment

figures in secondary education as well. In this context, upon initiative of the

Government of Uganda, the Embassy of Belgium in Uganda has agreed to support

interventions geared towards the improvement of teacher training provided.

Job Summary: The International Programme Manager – Education

will support BTC in steering and managing the Education Program.  The incumbent coordinates the interventions

and supports the Project Coordinators. He/she ensures the technical and

financial follow up, necessary to reach the objectives and results of the

program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures, in collaboration with the Programme
  
  Manager of the Ministry the coordination between the different
  
  interventions;


• Manages and coordinates the use of internal
  
  and external expertise between interventions;


• The jobholder requests and coordinates the
  
  necessary backstopping;


• Ensures coordination and exchange of
  
  experiences between the programme and project and other related
  
  interventions and activities.

• Actively promotes a good communication and
  
  collaboration within the program;


• Mentors and supervises Programme Team
  
  members;


• Supports the change manager from the ministry
  
  in his change management role.

• Oversees the planning and reporting of the
  
  interventions in order to ensure the coherence of the program;


• Prioritizes the allocations of shared resources
  
  between interventions;


• Manages the main risks for the execution of
  
  the program and takes the necessary preventive or corrective measures;


• Reports regularly regarding the
  
  implementation of the program (results and budget);


• Responsible for regular communication with
  
  BTC on the management and supervision of Programme implementation.

4. As change facilitator:

• Act as the primary interface for the
  
  stakeholders of the program;


• Contributes to the technical dialogue in the
  
  relevant platform;


• Actively contributes to the political
  
  dialogue;


• Ensures the capturing and integration of
  
  lessons learned and experience drawn in the implementation of programme
  
  activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a university
  
  degree (minimum Master level) in Education or Public administration/Human
  
  Resources Management or other relevant field;


• At least ten years’ experience in program
  
  management;


• Five years’ experience in international
  
  cooperation projects;


• Significant experience in leading and
  
  coaching a team;


• Prior exposure and experience in the
  
  education sector, preferably in Institutional Development and/or Teacher
  
  Education;


• Proven experience in implementing
  
  cross-cutting themes such as gender, HIV/AIDS and environment will be an
  
  asset;


• Broad working knowledge of school management,
  
  public finance management, procurement and public sector reform are
  
  assets;


• Excellent reporting skills.


• Good leadership and networking;


• Good communication, presentation and
  
  facilitation skills;


• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

All

suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Belgian

Development Agency (BTC) in this capacity are encouraged to apply online by

clicking on the link below.

Deadline: 17^th April, 2016