Jobs at Save the Children in Gulu

Job Title: Manager Education

Organisation: Save the Children

Location:  Gulu

    

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Area Manager, the jobholder is responsible and accountable for the overall management and implementation of education programme, development, new partnership initiation, development and management, programme budgeting, budgetary and financial management, programme and financial reporting, human resources management, and administrative trouble shooting and support within the region. Technical programme management and implementation responsibilities include developing project plans, budgets and implementation plans, managing the accomplishment of targeted results and indicators, oversee programme budgets and accounts to ensure adherence to approved budget and work plans, undertaking routine budget monitoring and budget revisions, leading in the definition of M&E plans and indicators, monitoring and supervising sub recipient partners, preparing timely and high quality programme and financial reports, and taking initiatives and actions to ensure that programme implementation is in compliance with all Save the Children and donor requirements, rules and regulations. In addition the manager will ensure effective representation liaison between Save the Children and other INGOs, CSOs, Local Authorities and visiting donors and stakeholders at the local and regional level to promote extensive participation and complementarity of Save the Children programme and activities. The manager is also responsible for providing technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses

Requirement:

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications; A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in an Education related field. Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development or a Master's degree in any relevant field is an added advantage. Experience in education in emergencies is an added advantage. At least 7 years progressive experience in programme implementation, management and development and 3 of those years in a management position in an international development organization. Relevant experience supervising community based social development and education projects with International NGOs particularly those addressing children's rights and those applying partnership approaches is desirable. General specifications applicable to all positions; -   Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.

-   Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

-   Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team. -   Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions. -   Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a MUST. -   Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses. -   Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures -   Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.

How to Apply:

Application information;

Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kira Road P. O. Box 12018, Kampala

Or on email:

uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org Important to note:

Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 10th January 2014. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity Organisation, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 10th January 2014