Job Title: Senior Program Manager (SPM)
Organisation: Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: National Director
About HFHU:
Habitat for Humanity Uganda
(HFHU) affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is an Ecumenical
Christian non-governmental organization running Programs that seek to eliminate
Poverty Housing in several areas in Uganda.
(HFHU) affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is an Ecumenical
Christian non-governmental organization running Programs that seek to eliminate
Poverty Housing in several areas in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Senior Program Manager will be
responsible for the overall management of the HFHU programs and operations. The
SPM will act as a liaison between HFHU and program departments at the senior
management level on strategy and program development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of all program activities.
responsible for the overall management of the HFHU programs and operations. The
SPM will act as a liaison between HFHU and program departments at the senior
management level on strategy and program development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of all program activities.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:-
Responsibilities:-
1. Programming:
- Lead
the development of the programmatic strategy and support the National
Director in implementing the HFHU strategic plan in line with those of
EMEA and HFHI. - Management,
coordination and support of programs, projects and affiliates - Coordinate,
supervise and is responsible for the smooth implementation of HFHU
programs - Ensure
communication between the department heads of HFHU programs and Program
Manager of EMEA.
2. Planning:
- Assess
and ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the HFHU program including well
defined performance indicators and output monitoring mechanisms. - Plan
and develop department programs in accordance with the development plan of
the organization. - Identify
new program opportunities that build on HFHU’s core-competency as a centre
of excellence.
3. Budgeting and Reporting:
- Participate
in the budgeting processes and oversee the implementation of program
activities. - Coordinate
and ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual
reports.
4. Representation &
Networking:
Networking:
- Organizational
representation - Ensure
compatibility of HFHU work with local, national, regional and global
development, strategies.
5. Human Resource Management: Support Departmental Program Managers in the
development of program structure and performance management processes,
development of program structure and performance management processes,
6. Fundraising: Proposal writing and seek out for funding
opportunities
opportunities
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a University
degree in business administration, management, economics, social sciences
or equivalent. - At
least 10 years of experience with a micro-finance institution, 5 of them
in a managerial and budget handling position. - S/he should also hold a Diploma in Project Planning and Management, a Certificate in
Human Resource Management, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration
would be an added advantage, - Extensive
computer proficiency. - Post-graduate
training in designing and management of microfinance programs an added
advantage. - High
level of people management and project design and implementation. - A willingness
to uphold the Christian values and principles of Habitat for Humanity
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should
apply by submitting a cover letter, a detailed CV including telephone contacts
and names and day telephone contacts of two professional referees. Applications
should be submitted by email to:
apply by submitting a cover letter, a detailed CV including telephone contacts
and names and day telephone contacts of two professional referees. Applications
should be submitted by email to:
The Human Resource Department at
the E-mail address below;
the E-mail address below;
For more details about Habitat
for Humanity Uganda please visit our website: www.habitat.ug
for Humanity Uganda please visit our website: www.habitat.ug
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0414501457 /
0392760802
0392760802
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th
November, 2013
November, 2013
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