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
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