Project Manager Charity Jobs – World Vision International

Job Title:      Project Manager
Organisation: World Vision International
Reports to: Regional Programmes Manager
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About US:
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. We currently work in over 41 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will 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 Project Manager will manage the planning,
implementation, and coordination of multi-sectoral GBV Program/Project
interventions and capacity building to prevent, and respond to Stigma against
Rape Survivors and Children Born of Rape in Armed Conflict in compliance with
GBV guiding principles.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Lead in Project Planning
& Implementation:
  • Work in liaison with the Program Manager, and
    Technical Specialist to understand the project goal and implement
    multi-sectorial SGBV prevention and response interventions (includes
    health, psychosocial support, case management, legal, and security) guided
    by GBV guiding principles.
  • Ensure work plans for implementation are made
    and expectations met.
  • Work closely with the local government and
    other partners in regard to project implementation and opportunities,
    leveraging their resources against WV’s to improve sustainability
  • Actively contribute to ongoing assessments
    and analyses to better understand protection risks, map points of service
    for survivors of and vulnerable individuals, and to identify and link them
    to support structures
  • Keenly analyze trends and develop/align
    program strategies to meet needs
  • Ensure maximum integration and synergies of
    the grant with APs interventions
Effective Project
Implementation and monitoring:
  • Through implementation, monitoring and
    evaluation and incorporating GBV survivor-centered approaches by adopting
    a community owned and centered approach for sustainability;
  • Identify and reinforce existing support
    mechanisms and work closely with local counterparts to ensure community
    buy-in and cultural appropriateness of activities
  • Develop community champions to drive systemic
    behavioral change amongst communities and service providers
  • Work closely with teams and communities to
    develop appropriate prevention and awareness-raising/behavior change
    strategies
  • Strengthen case management and referral
    mechanisms working with leaders, youth and service providers
  • Organize and support trainings for healthcare
    providers/volunteers, as needed and appropriate
  • Contribute to information-sharing and data
    management systems
  • Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on
    time and with accurate data
  • Maintain flexibility to take on added
    responsibility as and when needed
Capacity Building:
  • Effectively supervise and build capacity of
    project personnel (staff, volunteers and others) to effectively implement
    project interventions to expected standards.
  • Identify the knowledge, attitudes, skills,
    and behaviors required for personnel to implement project interventions;
  • Train staff and partners to become leaders of
    SGBV prevention and response.
  • Promote and builds capacity of GBV guiding
    principles within teams, including compliance with confidentiality and
    data security protocols;
  • Facilitates trainings to build personnel’s
    capacity as required;
  • Mentors team members through on-the-job
    training, guidance and support;
Advocacy and Community
Mobilization:
  • Action for GBV prevention and response and in
    support of survivors to end stigmatization linked to sexual violence.
  • Undertake initiatives that offer
    unprecedented opportunities for advancing GBV interventions through
    advocacy
  • Lead teams to effectively engage communities
    to prevent and respond to sexual violence using thoughtful approaches that
    promote inclusive participation, non-discrimination and
    underrepresentation in community and family decision-making.
  • Ensure children and youth participate in
    advocacy and action
  • As needed for difficult or complex cases,
    provide direct advocacy and assistance.
Networking and
Coordination:
  • Facilitate a collaborative environment to
    promote effective coordination with a range of actors to ensure that
    survivors have access to multi-sectorial services and to facilitate
    mainstreaming of risk mitigation and prevention efforts.
  • Coordinate with local and international NGOs,
    UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for
    survivors, including participation in strengthening SOPs and referral
    pathways
  • Actively participate in protection/GBV
    working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives
  • Contribute to the positive image and overall
    credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the
    organization’s Code of Conduct and ensure maximum visibility
  • Assist in writing program proposals and
    meeting with donors on project-related engagements/visits
  • Fosters effective communication internally
    and externally.
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting on
    project indicators and results; continuous effort is required through
    ongoing monitoring, evaluation and review to ensure project resources are
    put to intended use.
  • Carry out regular monitoring and review of
    the project progress towards impact
  • Ensure bottom-up development approach,
    project beneficiaries are part of the M&E process using a community based
    monitoring and evaluation approach
  • Conduct quarterly, bi-annual and annual
    monitoring in-line with the project M&E framework/plan and disseminate
    findings and recommendations
  • Document and disseminate project learning and
    best practices
  • Conduct end of project evaluation to assess
    impact and share findings with beneficiaries and partners including the
    donor.
  • Provide timely and accurate monthly,
    semi/annual reports and other reports as needed or requested.
People Management:
  • Assist in the selection, training and support
    of program/project staff
  • Ensure annual appraisal of line managed staff
    against responsibilities and key performance Indicators are conducted
    appropriately.
  • Promote principles of self-care for staff and
    provide opportunities for teams to seek support;
  • Comply with security protocols, consider
    security implications of all project activities and fosters a safe
    environment for staff to report security concerns.
Financial/Budget
Management:
  • Take overall responsibility for financial
    management and monitoring of the project, ensuring that adequate financial
    and administrative systems are in place.
  • Maintain staff & stakeholder awareness of
    budget and expenditures in order to manage project within
  • Develop work plans and expenditure targets in
    line with project budget
  • Work with Finance and Logistics to plan and
    procure supplies within project budgets and expected time frames
  • Effective management of the project budget
    within acceptable minimum variance and in compliance with donor
    regulations/requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The prospective World Vision Project Manager employee
    should hold a University degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Public
    Health, or other relevant field of study. A master’s degree is an added
    advantage
  • Post graduate training in Project Planning
    and Management sound knowledge of Financial Management
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in SGBV
    programming, including at least one year of humanitarian experience and
    advocacy work
  • Proven knowledge and experience in developing
    and implementing community mobilization projects
  • Relevant regional experience strongly
    preferred
  • Familiarity with standards and guidelines for
    GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on Protection from
    Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, to
    remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions
    independently
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and
    written
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Attend and participate/lead in daily
    devotions and weekly Chapel services.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Adapts and Copes with Pressure
  • Negotiation and Advocacy
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and engages
    effectively with the humanitarian architecture
NB: This vacancy is open to Ugandan nationals only.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World
Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please
follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 20th July, 2016
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