NGO Manago Tree Jobs – Program Director (PD) – Northern Uganda Literacy Program

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Job Title: c
Organisation: Mango Tree
Educational Enterprises
Reports to: Executive
Director
Duty Station: Lira,
Uganda, but expected to travel in Uganda and other African countries as needed.
About Mango Tree:
Mango Tree Educational
Enterprises is an employee-owned, socially responsible Ugandan company
headquartered in Kampala with regional offices in Lira and South Sudan. Mango
Tree has been piloting an early literacy project in the Lango Sub-region. The
successful project is growing over 200 schools in the region along with a
randomised control trial assess our methodology at scale.
Job Summary: The PD will
oversee Mango Tree’s Northern Uganda Literacy Program (NULP) in the Lango
Sub-region. The PD will be directly responsible for the planning, organization
and execution of all program activities. The PD will ensure that the program is
administered properly and that the activities, budget and schedule of the
program are followed and that the best results possible are attained. The PD
will be a pro-active member of the Mango Tree management team and an active
participant in trainings and material and tools development. The PD will work
with the Creative Director and Executive Director (ED) to develop synergies
between the various elements of NULP and Mango Tree as a whole.
The PD will play a significant
role in fundraising for NULP by communicating with potential funders/donors and
coordinating the submission of grant proposals and other fundraising documents.
The PD will work collaboratively with the lead grant writer for Mango Tree and
other grant writers to ensure that submissions are of the highest quality and
are made on time. The PD will participate in strategic meetings with
funders/donors and will make presentations as necessary. The PD will also
function as the primary public representative for NULP and will be called upon
to speak on behalf of Mango Tree at events and forums relevant to NULP.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Program Management:
  • Manage
    activities according to proposal, activity matrix and budget as specified
    in the program documents.
  • Facilitate
    proper planning of the design and production needed from Mango Tree
    Kampala assuring follow up on work needed and milestones to make final
    deadlines.
  • Manage
    the NULP budget in agreement with the ED.
  • Organize
    and lead the Project Advisory Committee.
  • Recruit
    and supervise NULP management staff including supervision of work plans
    and expected deliverables.
  • Train
    and coach program staff in an effort to build their capacity and improve
    the quality of work.
  • Develop
    partnerships and contracts with local contractors and service providers
    with assistance from the Logistics Manager.
  • Work
    in conjunction with the Creative Director to recruit and hire local and
    international consultants for the program.
  • Ensure
    on time and high quality execution of the trainings of the program
    according to the proposal and within budget.
2. Financial Administration
and Reporting:
  • Closely
    supervise the NULP requisition, transfer and financial reporting process
    assuring good integration of the spending in Quickbooks at Kampala office.
  • Assure
    segregation of duties and proper handling in requisition, approval,
    retrieving and spending of money transferred to the Lira program account.
  • Assure
    proper negotiations resulting in good contracts, MoUs and ToRs.
  • Handle
    and file key documents – originals in Lira with copies in Kampala.
  • Develop
    the narrative and financial reports necessary for various donors/funders
    of the program with the assistance of the Finance Manager in Kampala and
    the Accountant and the Logistics Manager in Lira.
3. Communication and Synergy
between NULP and Mango Tree:
  • Ensure
    superior internal communication and planning between Kampala and Lira
    regarding design, production, contract negotiations and reporting,
    assuring smooth running of program and on time delivery.
  • Ensure
    commitment and ability of support to the program where needed with local
    stakeholders, in particular the Laŋo and Kumam Language Boards, District
    Local Government, and Laŋo and Kumam cultural associations by providing
    key program linkages. Support the language boards to develop increased
    public knowledge and appreciation for local languages and to create a
    demand for local language goods and services.
  • Supervise
    the program’s communication plan including the radio show, newspaper
    columns and writing and illustrating contests, writing and illustrating
    workshops.
  • Assist
    in the development and implementation of program PR materials and
    activities including brochures, videos, t-shirts, public events, media
    interviews, website, blog, etc.
  • Be
    a spokesperson for the NULP program in the Laŋo Sub-region.
Work in conjunction with the
Creative Director/Consultancy Manager to maximize synergies between NULP and
the main Kampala office in the following areas:
  • Capture
    learning from key innovative activities of NULP and help to integrate them
    into the larger Mango Tree organization
  • Public
    relations and external communication
  • Management
    team days and management team meetings
  • Overall
    communication between Lira and Kampala on operational issues
4. Fundraising/Resource
Mobilization:
  • Communicate
    with funders/donors regarding grant applications and other proposals.
  • Coordinate
    with the lead grant writer for Mango Tree as well as other grant writers
    to ensure that applications are prepared appropriately and on time.
  • Submit
    applications and proposals along with supporting documents and meet all
    submission requirements and deadlines.
  • Research
    new sources of funding that are outside Mango Tree’s existing network of
    funders/donors.
  • Speak
    on behalf of NULP and Mango Tree at events connected to fundraising for
    the NULP.
5. Support to other
departments:
  • Be
    involved and assist the members of the NULP and larger Mango Tree team as
    well as external consultants in the content development and design of any
    tools needed for the program.
  • Be
    involved in networking and carry out tasks where need be to promote NULP
    and Mango Tree.
  • Speak
    publicly and write articles for NULP and Mango Tree upon request,
    including information about the program’s achievements.
  • Help
    in the strategic planning process
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess a Masters Degree or its equivalent from a
    reputable post-secondary institution is required.
  • Commitment
    to, understanding of, and passion for supporting mother tongue literacy
    and generally improving the delivery of education services to children in
    Uganda.
  • Experience
    managing a donor funded project in East Africa.
  • Experience
    with major international donors, such as USAID, DFID, World Bank, etc.
  • Experience
    managing a team of 20+ staff members, and excellence in empowering staff
    and delegating work
  • Proven
    project management skills
  • Strong
    financial management skills.
  • Proven
    leadership in a multicultural environment.
  • Familiarity
    with the education sector in Uganda.
  • Knowledge
    and skills in education best practices.
  • Track
    record of high level performance, creativity, and leadership.
  • Clear
    and effective written and oral communication.
  • Strong
    computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and accounting
    software
  • Self-motivated
    and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good
    at thinking strategically and creatively.
  • Excellent
    organizational skills, including reporting and record-keeping.
  • Able
    to build long-term relationships at the director level in partner
    organizations such as Ministry of Education and Sports, National
    Curriculum Development Center, district local governments and
    subcontractors.
  • Presents
    the program’s image, competencies, and objectives in a professional
    manner.
  • Efficient
    and comfortable with local and national travel.
  • Willingness
    to work outside of regular office hours to meet project objectives and
    targets.
  • Ability
    and willingness to ride a motorcycle along with a valid driver’s license
    is highly preferred.
Compensation Package:
  • Salary
    commensurate with experience.
  • Work-related
    transport covered.
  • Communication
    allowance.
  • Annual
    leave, public holidays and sick leave in accordance with company policies
    and Ugandan law.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send an
updated CV and letter of interest to jsilbaugh@mangotreeuganda.org

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