Save the Children Jobs in Uganda- DCR Consortium Manager

Post: DCR Consortium Manager
Duty Station; Kampala with regular travel to Northern parts of the country
The OCR Consortium Manager will work under the direct control and supervision of the Programme Manager, Child Rights Governance.

Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible and accountable for the overall
operational and technical Program Management and Implementation, Partnership Initiation, Development and Management, Budgetary and Financial Management, Narrative and Financial Reporting, Human Resources Management and Development, and Administrative Trouble shooting and Support of the Program. Technical Program Management and Implementation responsibilities include developing project implementation plans and budgets, managing the accomplishment of target results, overseeing Program Budgets and accounts to ensure adherence to approved budget and work plans, undertaking routine budget monitoring, leading in and overseeing the implementation of project MSE plans, monitoring and supervising sub-recipient partners, preparing timely and in high quality Narrative and financial reports, and taking initiatives and actions to ensure that Program implementation is in compliance with all SCiUG and funding conditions, rules and regulations. He/she will also ensure effective representation / liaison between SCiUG and ZQA, and other NGOs, CSOs, Local Authorises and visiting donors and stakeholders at the local and national level to promote extensive participation and representation in the DCR Pamoja Program and activities.


Job requirement

Academic back ground, Experience and Person Specifications;
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Management, Business
Administration, Education, Agriculture or Social Science, Development Studies or related field, or equivalent accrued working experience.
• Postgraduate training in development related field, or Management is an added advantage
• Skills and experience in Integrated Program delivery covering the themes of Health, Education and Livelihood
• A minimum of Eight years working experience in Child Survival, Maternal and Child Health, Education, Livelihoods and Development related programming in Uganda (preferably with an International NGO).
• Knowledge and experience of working in Northern Uganda and Karamoja is a plus.
Experience of working with local partners and proven experience in providing technical support to the partners and districts local government
• Be able to provide technical support to community groups in improved Healthy practices and identification of community Health needs with participatory approach,
• Experience in mobilizing community structures to improve livelihoods, food security and Disaster Risk Reduction.
• Financial Management and budgeting skills. Experience managing at least 1 Million USD per year Project.
• People management skills - team building initiatives, with experience of supervising staff
• Knowledge and commitment to the Child Protection code of conduct
• Diplomacy and Confidentiality, Planning and organizing skills
• Effective interpersonal skills - oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy skills: Microsoft office especially word, spreadsheet, Access and other relevant software.


How to apply

Application information;
Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 independent referees, and copies, of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources and Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, Kiira Road,
P.0. Box 12018,
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org
Closing Date: 07th March 2011

Save the children is an equal opportunity employer, female staff are encouraged to apply.