Project Manager CARE International in Uganda

CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in their achievement of; sustainable economic rights and livelihood, conflict resolution and peace building, good governance and social protection. Our operations are guided by key values i.e., excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency. Our programs continue to expand as new funds are secured to support new projects and create competitive employment opportunities. CARE international In Uganda has been awarded a grant by NORAD to implement a 4 (four) year program known as Health Education Agriculture & livelihoods and Land Rights – (HEAL) Project. The Project aims at secure the health education;, promote agriculture and food security and land rights for the Batwa communities in south western Uganda. We are looking for self-motivated and qualified Ugandan professionals to join the HEAL team. All the positions will be based in Kabale field office.

Job Title: Project Manager

Reports to: Natural Resources Governance – Program Manager

The Project Manager will provide overall technical leadership to the program. More specific functions of this position include: managing all aspects of the program implementation through liaison with implementing partners; preparing and maintaining reports; providing overall responsibility for the day – to day operations, coordination and accountability of the program activities and resources.

Key responsibilities:

* Develop plans and strategies that will contribute to sustainable improvements in the wellbeing of members of the impact group

• Manage the Project resources ensuring efficient usage and high standards of accountability

• Lead the Program Team in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent service delivery and high standards

* Seek out and develop strategic alliances so that stakeholders work together effectively to maximise benefits to the impact group and enhance our collective capacity for influence and impact
* Initiate advocacy strategies that results in social change and poverty alleviation for the impact groups
* Coordinate CARE’s interventions with Partners so that their capacity for effective service delivery is enhanced and sustainable benefits for the impact group are achieved
* Provide Partners and CARE Staff with technical advice and support, enabling them to carry out monitoring, evaluation and learning; advocacy; and land rights according to best practice.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 work related (three) referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates not later than October 28, 2011. Only successful candidates will be invited for interviews at short notice, applicants who do not receive any. response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their*’ application unsuccessful. Please mark your envelopes.

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, CARE

International in Uganda,

P.O. Box 7280,

Kampala

Or recruitment@co.care.org;

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