Jobs at Save the Children in Uganda- Area Manager

Job Title: Area Manager (01 position)

Duty Station; Eastern Region (Moroto)

Job Purpose:

As a member of the Extended Senior Leadership Team, the Area Manager shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Regional Office operations.

The Area Manager in his/her capacity is responsible for Implementation of all programming in the region, including the management of all sub offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), and logistics for the region. This position reports to the Director of Program Operations.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;

• Bachelors’ Degree in any relevant field. A Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development will be an added advantage with a Masters degree in any relevant field

• At least 8 years progressive experience in programme implementation with at least 5 of those years in a middle management position in an NGO.

• Thorough understanding of national poverty alleviation strategies as well as current national and international trends in to global poverty and development.

• Specifically familiarity with child rights issues in the NGO world or work with a thorough knowledge of the quality programme development and the Child Protection Code of Conduct.

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

• Solid understanding of the roles and dynamics of civil society and government actors, respectively, and the relevance of engaging with both parties in order to ensure effective promotion and protection of children’s rights.

• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a team member.

• Willingness to travel and work in hard-toreach 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.

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

• Excellent time management and planning capacity



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