Education Manager Job Vacancy at Save the Children in Uganda

Job Title: Manager Education (01 position) Duty Station; Gulu

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Area Manager, the jobholder is responsible and accountable for the overall Management and Implementation of Education Programme Initiation and Project Development, Partnership Initiation, Development and Management, Programme Budgeting, Budgetary and Financial Management, Programme and Financial Reporting, Human Resources Management and Development, and Administrative Trouble shooting and Support within the region.

Technical Programme Management and Implementation responsibilities includes developing project plans and budgets and implementation plans, managing the accomplishment of target results and indicators, oversee programme budgets and accounts to ensure adherence 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 in a timely and high quality programme and financial reports, and taking initiatives and actions to ensure that programme implementation are in compliance with all Save the Children and funding conditions, 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 representation of Save the Children programme and activities.

The Manager is also responsible for providing technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in any relevant field. Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development or a Master’s degree in any relevant field is an added advantage.

• At least 5 years progressive experience in programme implementation, management and development with at 3 of those years in a management position in an international development organisation.

Relevant experience supervising community based social development projects and with International NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights and those applying partnership approach is desirable.

• Demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills a MUST.

• 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.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

• Excellent time management and planning capacity

• Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities

• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.

• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.


How to Apply:
Application letters with detailed CVs 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 31st December 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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


Deadline: 31st December 2012