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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Uganda has worked in the consortium established in 1999 which supported Uganda's Self Reliance Strategy (SRS) and implements programs that were aligned in support of national strategy for development assistance to refugee hosting areas in Adjumani, Moyo Yumbe, Koboko, Maracha and Arua districts in West Nile Region. DRC is also implementing the Agriculture and Livelihood program funded by UNHCR in Adjumani, Moyo, Yumbe, Koboko, Maracha and Arua districts of West Nile and beyond to Kiryadongo in Masindi and Nakivale refugee Settlements in Insigiro District, and Women in Africa project (WIA) funded by Lisa and Gudmund Jorgensen Foundation, providing micro-credit and grants to the vulnerable women.
In the bid to ensure sustainable achievement of our mission, DRC is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced person to fill the position of Project Manager-West Nile Region.
POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER WEST NILE REGION
DUTY STATION: MOYO BUT WILL SOON MOVE TO ARUA REPORTS TO: COUNTRY DIRECTOR
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for all project implementation and management issues, establish mechanisms for building and maintaining strong and profitable external relations, direct the administration and personnel function
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Manage and supervise the development of proper and timely implementation of all projects in the West Nile region according to agreed policies and donor requirements.
2. Provide input for the continued further development of a sustainable - strategy for the DRC "Assistance in the Region" programme including drafting and coordinating all reports on activities in West Nile region.
3. Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area in West Nile;
4. Manage and supervise staff in the West Nile Regional, including overall financial budgeting and expenditure management, staff management (development of ToRs for national staff), continued revision and implementation of sound administrative guidelines and personnel policies and maintaining efficient day-to-day running of the office.
5. Maintain close and good relations with all relevant stakeholders including the Danish Embassy, UNHCR and other UN organisations, 0PM, local authorities, donors, NGOs and other partners particularly in West Nile, while exploring new funding opportunities.
6. Represent DRC during meetings with the UN agencies, other NGOs, and Local Government
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Uganda has worked in the consortium established in 1999 which supported Uganda's Self Reliance Strategy (SRS) and implements programs that were aligned in support of national strategy for development assistance to refugee hosting areas in Adjumani, Moyo Yumbe, Koboko, Maracha and Arua districts in West Nile Region. DRC is also implementing the Agriculture and Livelihood program funded by UNHCR in Adjumani, Moyo, Yumbe, Koboko, Maracha and Arua districts of West Nile and beyond to Kiryadongo in Masindi and Nakivale refugee Settlements in Insigiro District, and Women in Africa project (WIA) funded by Lisa and Gudmund Jorgensen Foundation, providing micro-credit and grants to the vulnerable women.
In the bid to ensure sustainable achievement of our mission, DRC is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced person to fill the position of Project Manager-West Nile Region.
POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER WEST NILE REGION
DUTY STATION: MOYO BUT WILL SOON MOVE TO ARUA REPORTS TO: COUNTRY DIRECTOR
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for all project implementation and management issues, establish mechanisms for building and maintaining strong and profitable external relations, direct the administration and personnel function
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Manage and supervise the development of proper and timely implementation of all projects in the West Nile region according to agreed policies and donor requirements.
2. Provide input for the continued further development of a sustainable - strategy for the DRC "Assistance in the Region" programme including drafting and coordinating all reports on activities in West Nile region.
3. Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area in West Nile;
4. Manage and supervise staff in the West Nile Regional, including overall financial budgeting and expenditure management, staff management (development of ToRs for national staff), continued revision and implementation of sound administrative guidelines and personnel policies and maintaining efficient day-to-day running of the office.
5. Maintain close and good relations with all relevant stakeholders including the Danish Embassy, UNHCR and other UN organisations, 0PM, local authorities, donors, NGOs and other partners particularly in West Nile, while exploring new funding opportunities.
6. Represent DRC during meetings with the UN agencies, other NGOs, and Local Government
Job requirement
Education Qualifications and Experience:
1. At least 5 years relevant working experience in project management with an operational major in international NGO in field of livelihoods. Local Government planning, Public Works and Transparency.
2. Relevant minimum educational background with University Degree in Management, Finance, Social Science or related area.
3. Solid knowledge of Human Rights tools and principals particularly the guiding principles on internally displaced persons.
4. Substantial experience in project management, specifically with budget expenditure management, donor relations, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
5. In-depth knowledge and experience working with capacity development projects at local and national government structures.
6. Comply with the newly established MEP tools 2011 and ensure relevant beneficary data is collected according to agreed policies.
7. Experience in community development, agriculture and information delivery related trainings.
8. Strong communication and analytical skills and able to develop project proposals concept papers and budgets.
9. Fluent in written and Spoken English.
1. At least 5 years relevant working experience in project management with an operational major in international NGO in field of livelihoods. Local Government planning, Public Works and Transparency.
2. Relevant minimum educational background with University Degree in Management, Finance, Social Science or related area.
3. Solid knowledge of Human Rights tools and principals particularly the guiding principles on internally displaced persons.
4. Substantial experience in project management, specifically with budget expenditure management, donor relations, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
5. In-depth knowledge and experience working with capacity development projects at local and national government structures.
6. Comply with the newly established MEP tools 2011 and ensure relevant beneficary data is collected according to agreed policies.
7. Experience in community development, agriculture and information delivery related trainings.
8. Strong communication and analytical skills and able to develop project proposals concept papers and budgets.
9. Fluent in written and Spoken English.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: "Danish Refugee Council - Project Manager West Nile". E-mail must not exceed 2 MB.
CLOSING DATE IS 5 PM WEDNESDAY 10th AUGUST 2011.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
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