Job Title: Programme
Officer
Organisation: The Department for International
Development (DFID)
Development (DFID)
Reports to: Deputy Programme Manager
Annual Gross Salary
Range: UGX
40,362,670 to 67,208,591/-
Range: UGX
40,362,670 to 67,208,591/-
About DFID:
The Department for
International Development (DFID) is leading the British Government’s fight
against world poverty. Our client DFID Uganda seeks to recruit dynamic,
experienced and adaptable individuals to join its Country team.
International Development (DFID) is leading the British Government’s fight
against world poverty. Our client DFID Uganda seeks to recruit dynamic,
experienced and adaptable individuals to join its Country team.
Job Summary: The Programme Officer will be
expected to provide core project administration/management, contribute to
policy discussion in the relevant sectors with key partners and respond to
Corporate Compliance returns.
expected to provide core project administration/management, contribute to
policy discussion in the relevant sectors with key partners and respond to
Corporate Compliance returns.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design and
delivery of projects/programmes. - Manage all operational/implementation
aspects of programme management. - Provide input into financial
corporate returns (Forecasting, end of year exercise) as required by the
Departmental Finance Officer. - Liaise with the Lead Adviser to
maintain a risk matrix for projects/programmes and ensure that they are
discussed/updated on a quarterly basis. - Attending field visits with partners
in order to effectively monitor programmes. - Ensure all documentation regarding
any key decisions made on respective projects/programmes is electronically
filed. - Ensure the timely completion of
programme/Project reviews. - Ensure all projects/programmes are
in line with corporate guidance. - Provide direct support to the Team
Leaders and contribute to policy discussions as assigned. - Provide inputs to internal policy
discussion and submissions. - Ensure that all documents and
information posted on the DFID’s Programme Management electronic system
adhere to the transparency guidelines. - Work closely with DFID
Communications Team to produce products that demonstrate results and Value
for Money. - Attend conferences, workshops and
meetings on behalf of/in the absence of Lead Adviser.
Qualifications, Skills
& Experience:
& Experience:
- 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
DFID Key Competencies:
- Planning and Delivery of Work
- Decision Making
- Working with Others
- Communicating with Others
- Analysis and use of information
NB: DFID is an equal opportunities employer
and would welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless
of religious belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, age or disability.
and would welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless
of religious belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, age or disability.
How to apply:
- 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
- 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 e.g. “Programme Officer.”
Interested candidates
applying for Programme Officer should send their documents
to [email protected] (Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB).
applying for Programme Officer should send their documents
to [email protected] (Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB).
Deadline: 10th May 2013
at 17:00 Hrs
at 17:00 Hrs
NB:
- 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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