Program Manager Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation in Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager - Agri Skills for You
 Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation


Tasks and Responsibilities

• Take charge of the overall program implementation.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with lead partners based on ICCO’s partnership principles.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all relevant AS4Y stakeholders.
• Represent AS4Y in relevant fora.
• Support the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC).
• Support the Technical Task Force (TTF) Facilitate and report on PAC and TTF meetings.
• Monitor lead partners’ activities through field visits on basis of work plan and related budget.
• Set up and ensure coordination of monitoring, evaluation and learning and accountability structures and document best practices.
• Ensure proper program financial management in collaboration with the Finance Officer.
• Facilitate program reviews.
• Prepare and submit annual work plans and budgets to the donor.
• Prepare and submit narrative and financial reports to the donor.
• Ensure that MS Dynamics is up to date concerning AS4Y projects.
• Supervise the Regional Coordinator.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to the CPM.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related relevant field like agri-business or adult education.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 5 years experience in a similar position, ideally with an international organisation and in the fields of agriculture and skills development.
• Good understanding of a multi-stakeholder programmatic approach.
• Good knowledge of project partnership management.
• Affinity with the private sector.
• Financial literate.
• Excellent computer skills.



How to apply:

Contact
Please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and a motivational letter (not more than 2 pages) to application@ppg.co.ug . All applications shall be clearly marked: ‘ICCO-PM AS4Y’ and no e-mails should exceed 2MB. Kindly note that we are conducting a global search and to avoid any delays related with postage, only e-mail applications shall be considered.

Closing date is on Friday 25th January 2013, 5 PM (Uganda time).

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

ICCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Deadline: 25th January 2013