Program Manager Job at Invicible Children

Position: Program Manager
Number of Positions: One (1)
Reports directly to: Programs Director -Education
Responsible for: Program Officer/Head Engineer/Education Officer
Timeline: Immediate
Commitment: 1 year renewable
Duty station: Gulu.
Status: Full time/Paid

JOB PURPOSE: Oversee the design and implementation of Invisible Children's s4s program activities alongside the Education Director and other key ICU personnel towards the attainment of desired program goals and overall ICU strategy using the existing policies and program guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:
_ Coordinates Invisible Children's s4s team to ensure free flow of information, activity implementation and program efficacy thorough regular staff meetings, reviews and motivation.
_ Develops new approaches, ideas and proposals in line with existing needs as expressed on the ground, and forwards them to the Education Director for further discussions and agreement.
_ Support in the development and review of Invisible Children Uganda's Country strategy alongside the Country program team in line with existing opportunities in the areas of operation as will be dictated by ICUs vision and mission.
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_ Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, Communications and other relevant offices to ensure timely delivery and reporting of program achievements as per the set timelines.
_ Prepare and submit timely program reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
_ Education: A Bachelors Degree in, Education, Social sciences, Development Studies or a related field. Post graduate qualifications will be preferred.
_ Experience: 4-5 years work experience in Program Management/development work preferably with a renowned International Non-governmental Organization working in the sector of Education.
_ Language: Fluency in English Language and strong writing skills.
_ Other skills: Computer proficiency in Ms Office packages, strong Leadership, interpersonal and team work skills, report writing skills.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send applications accompanied by
detailed curriculum vitae indicating addresses and telephone contacts of
three professional referees to:
The Administrator,
Invisible Children Uganda, P.O.Box 1123 Gulu
Gulu Office: Plot 101 Acholi Road, Pece Gulu.
Kampala Office: Plot 24 Bazarabusa Rise, Bugolobi Kampala.
Email: ugjobs@invisiblechildren.com
**Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.**