The Ugandan Jobline

• Effectively manage a range of large and complex programmes, ensuring results and value for money.
• Contribute to the design and appraisal of new projects/programmes and provide procedural guidance in accordance with DFID procedures.
• Manage all operational/implementation aspects of programme management – determine priorities and agree on ways of working with lead advisers.
• Attend conferences, workshops and meetings on behalf of/in the absence of Lead Adviser and clarify DFID’s policy objectives when required.
• Provide information to the Departmental Finance Officer that will feed into financial corporate returns.
• Ensure all information on the Programme Management electronic system is up to date and accurate.
• Ensure all projects/programmes are in line with corporate guidance: Due Diligence, fraud and risk, etc
• Contribute to policy discussions and submissions.
• Ensure all public facing documents for your projects are in line with DFID’s transparency guidelines.
• Support the corporate communication agenda, including but not limited to branding, Parliamentary Question’s and Ministerial Correspondence related to your projects.

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 3 years experience in a programme or projects management/ administration role
• Experience of working with Government, multi-lateral agencies and development partners to identify problems/obstacles and develop/implement practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Project Cycle Management
• Strong financial management knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to deliver results.
• Self starter who is able to take and see through delegated decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Planning and Delivery of Work
• Decision Making
• Working with Others
• Communicating with Others
• Analysis and use of information

• Please fill in the application form and the Positive Action Approach form (titled “Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form”) which are available on the DFID Uganda website mentioned here.
• For more information about this vacancy and the work of DFID in Uganda visit https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-uganda/about/recruitment  
• The completed forms must be submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s CV with the names and contact information of 3 work related referees.
• Indicate the Job position in the subject title i.e. “Deputy Programme Manager- Programme  Team.”

• 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.
• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Uganda.

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