Job Title: Program Manager-Gifts
in Kind (GIK)
in Kind (GIK)
Organisation: World Vision
Duty Station: National
Office, Lubowa Kampala, Uganda
Office, Lubowa Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Integrated
Programmes Director
Programmes Director
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our
prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our
prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Program Manager-Gifts in Kind (GIK) should
provide overall guidance to, and management of GIK planning, resource
acquisition, implementation and monitoring in line with WV Uganda and
partnership standards, and strategic direction/ priorities in a manner that
contributes to the well-being of children.
provide overall guidance to, and management of GIK planning, resource
acquisition, implementation and monitoring in line with WV Uganda and
partnership standards, and strategic direction/ priorities in a manner that
contributes to the well-being of children.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. GIK planning and Coordination:
- Develop a GIK resource development plan
and lead in donor communications and engagements. - Technically support the integration of GIK
as a strategic resource in the delivery of child wellbeing in programs and
project. - Work closely with the DRR Manager to
undertake stock prepositioning to enable timely response to emergency
situations. - Steer the development of GIK forecasts or
annual GIK plans for the Programmes or Projects, in line with their
respective goals and objectives as well as the National strategy. - In charge of on-going engagements with the
Support Offices on the GIK evaluation, approval and shipment of GIK
offers, in collaboration with the Sector Specialists. - Create budgets and spending projections
for the GIK operations and Maintain tight budgetary control over the GIK
operational budget and ensure compliance with the WVI Field Financial
Manual. - Provision of insight and access to best
practices and exposure to various innovations and initiatives in
facilitating effective utilization of GIK in WVU. - In collaboration with the Logistics
department, ensure that the GIK products received into the country undergo
customs clearance on time.
2. Staff Capacity development:
- Work with the Regional Operations Managers
to support the staff capacity development in Gifs-In-Kind Mainstreaming. - Manage the performance of direct reports
by ensuring that performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and
annual performance appraisals are done to ensure that optimization of
subordinates’ potentials. - Ensure that the GIK department staff and
Casuals workers in the warehouse adhere to the Warehouse and WVU codes of
conduct and policies.
3. GIK Warehouse and Inventory Management:
- Ensure that storage and handling of
pharmaceuticals is done in line with the requirements of WHO, NDA and WVI
minimum standards. - Ensure that the receipt, storage and
distribution of GIK resource of WVU is done in line with the GIK minimum
standards of WVI. - Ensure that the GIK Ware house is in a
good condition and order to ensure safety of the resources. - Ensure that there is a good GIK inventory
management systems in place, and operational. - Develop and/or implement a GIK ware house
risk management.
4. Management of Partnerships and Networking Relationships:
- Identify and build Partnerships with to
support effective delivery and integration of World Vision Uganda’s GIK
resource. - Strengthen networking and collaboration
with key government line ministries, institutions, and other agencies for
effective GIK planning and implementation.
5. Monitoring and Reporting:
- Develop and/or implement a GIK monitoring
system that facilitates efficient tracking of GIK from SO and within
National Office. - Compile, prepare and submit regular
reports to the Donors/Support Offices, Government, WVI Finance and Audit. - Report on use of pharmaceuticals received
as GIK or procured by WV Uganda to key stakeholders especially MoH &
NDA - Compile and submit periodic and monthly
reports.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a university
Degree in Development Studies or related field. - A minimum of five years’ experience in
programming. - Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills. - Excellent command of the English language,
both written and spoken. - Passion for children.
- Track record demonstrating high integrity,
reliable and dependable - Good networking and influencing skills
- Possess the ability to work with minimal
supervision. - Must be a committed Christian, able to
stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 29th July, 2014
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