Program Manager at Läkarmissionen (LM) in Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager

Organisation: Läkarmissionen (LM)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 5th May 2014

Job Description:

Duties:

• Key to the role is to ensure that the overall regional programs are consistent with LM:s mission, Focus Areas and methods.
• In close cooperation with local partners, increase the quality in all aspects of the project such as the actual program, the financial reporting, narrative reports, etc.
• Apart from following up existing interventions, actively look for new project ideas and partnerships for potential future interventions or enhancement of existing projects.
• Strengthen and develop the relations with in-field project partners and ensure that they continuously develop their competence and capacity.
• Develop funding proposals and periodic reports to funding agencies and ensure that institutional objectives are performed in cooperation with partner organizations.
• Ensuring that LM has a comprehensive approach towardsdevelopment and qualitative synergy between project components in a way that several components relevant to LM focus areas are represented in a project/program and thus forms a value chain that transports benefi ciaries towards a better living situation.
• Networking with likeminded NGOs, and fi rms. Create platforms for exchange and encourage partner organizations both locally and regionally to network more actively.

Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree within Humanities, Social Sciences or Development Studies.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a similar position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication both in English and French.
• Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Regional experience

Person Specifications:

• A creative individual who possesses energy, self-confidence, and flexibility; thrives in a dynamic multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Development Education concepts and Livelihoods development of the poor.
• Should be adaptable, be a good team player and of high integrity.
• Possess leadership qualities as well as excellent people and mentoring/coaching skills.
• Should be willing to travel extensively locally and regionally.
• Hold Christian ethos.

How to Apply:

If you believe you fit the above profile, please e-mail your application to: marcus.holmgren@lakarmissionen.se with a copy to ove.gustafsson@lakarmissionen.se

Please attach electronic copies/scanned copies of your curriculum vitae, capability statement, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, photocopies of relevant testimonials; and contacts of three referees by 5th May, 2014