Project Manager – Inclusive Education NGO Careers – Cheshire Services Uganda (CSU)

Organisation: Cheshire
Services Uganda (CSU)
Reports to: Head of
Programmes
Duty Station: Uganda
About CSU:
Cheshire Services Uganda (CSU) is a local nongovernmental organization
working in the field of disability arid development CSU is a member of the Leonard
Cheshire Disability Global Alliance, a membership of over 55 countries. CSU
works with and for Persons with Disabilities through four thematic programme
areas of Livelihood, Inclusive Education, Advocacy and campaign and Health and
rehabilitation. CSU in partnership with Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD)
received Funding from a donor to implement an inclusive education project in
Amolatar district.
Job Summary: The Project
Manager – Inclusive Education will play a leadership role in providing technical
support in the planning execution and direct supervision of implementation of
the project work plans to ensure effective delivery of the project in
accordance with the project design and the contractual requirements by the
donor.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Oversee the implementation of project
    activities to realize IE project outputs and outcomes.
  • Tasked with the planning of activities,
    tracking and ensuring that expenses are in line with the budget
  • Work closely with the partners to ensure
    effective use of resources
  • Tasked with the development of various
    training plans, modules, methodologies and monitoring practices
  • Plan and deliver capacity building
    trainings for teachers, local leaders, care givers and district
    authorities in collaboration with the relevant inclusive education
    specialists.
  • Identify, establish networks and maintain
    effective relationships with other partner organizations and government
    line agencies/departments in the district
  • Regularly monitor and report on activity
    progress.
  • Work closely with the other organization
    teams implementing Inclusive Education to promote synergy and
    inter-project learning
  • Instruct and monitor the project team
    performance, attitude and discipline. Participate in appraisal of the
    project team
  • Develop project monitoring tools to aid
    data collection in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation
    Manager.
  • Lead the project reporting function and
    liaise with the project team to ensure timely and accurate reporting on
    activity, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
  • Identify and network with other
    organizations, community leaders and government agencies engaged in
    disability and education as a way of ensuring leverage and their active
    participation in the project.
  • Identify areas for capacity building among
    project team and develop training plans and materials for staff capacity
    building
  • Facilitate and supervise activities
    concerning participatory, formulation and implementation of the Monitoring
    and Evaluation plan
  • Actively participate in meetings and
    workshops relevant to the organization goals from time to time
  • Perform any other duties that may be
    assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold
    a Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Education, community
    development, Community Based Rehabilitation, social sciences or a related
    field.
  • A minimum of three years’ relevant work
    experience in a reputable organization.
  • Competence in Computer applications
    especially in Ms word, Ms excel, internet and other packages
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Proven report writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills,
  • Good team player who is also able to work
    independently.
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • High degree of integrity and
    professionalism.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    disability related issues
  • Excellent knowledge of education issues
    nationally and globally and how these influence the implementation of the
    project
  • Good working knowledge of local languages
    in Amolatar
  • Knowledge of Sign Language is desired
  • Knowledge of child protection issues and
    practices
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their application
letters, CVs with three referees and copies of academic documents and state
current and expected salary amount to:
The Chairperson Cheshire Services, Uganda,
Plot 1833 Kaduyu Road-Kiwatule,
P.O Box 70012 Clock Tower, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 28th March 2017
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