The Ugandan Jobline

• Lead
  in the overall delivery of the ACE II Project, in accordance with the
  Project Appraisal Document (PAD), ACE II Operational Manual, the Grant
  Agreement, and all other relevant World Bank operational polices and
  guidelines.
• Manage
  the day-to-day project activities at the RFU, including support and
  guidance to the RFU staff.
• Prepare
  the RFU annual work plans and procurement plans and oversee their
  execution, and reporting on the same, for both Components 2 and 3 of the
  ACE II Project.
• Facilitate
  preparation of satisfactory quarterly project M&E reports based on the
  project’s results framework.
• Ensure
  that the required project financial reports are prepared and submitted on
  time. These includes the quarterly unaudited interim financial reports and
  annual audit report.
• Actively
  facilitate ACEs to prepare timely annual work plans and procurement plans.
• Directly
  manage and execute activities under Component 2 as per agreement with the
  World Bank.
• The
  jobholder will schedule periodic meetings with each ACE to establish
  project implementation progress and matters arising, which may need
  attention of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) and or the World Bank
  Project Team.
• Plan
  for RSC meetings, and ensure that these take place as expected.
• Represent
  IUCEA/project in various forums as authorized by the Executive Secretary.
• Manage
  overall financial and procurement functions of the project as per the
  project’s grant agreement.
• Facilitate
  timely execution of the agreed upon project procurement plan.
• Plan
  for the biannual workshops for the ACEs.
• Manage
  all project operational activities that are required to effectively
  facilitate the preparation and operation of the ACE II Project.
• Facilitate
  and support knowledge management, sharing and networking among the ACEs
  and other partner institutions.
• Coordinate
  relevant meetings with national and regional higher education agencies
  linked to the ACE II Project.
• Prepare
  and submit periodic project reports in accordance with the ACE II project
  results framework and M&E reports, for submission to Regional Steering
  Committee and the World Bank.
• Support
  preparation for, and participate in, the project’s implementation support
  mission jointly with the World Bank.
• Facilitate
  periodic review of the project operational manual, and ensure this is
  updated and shared with the ACEs as required.
• Facilitate
  bi-annual ACEs satisfaction survey of the RFU services.
• Organize
  and attend regular ACE II Project management meetings with the World Bank.
• Perform
  any other functions related to the successful implementation of the ACE II
  Project as directed by the IUCEA Executive Secretary.

• Timely
  implementation of annual work plans and procurement plan. At least 70
  percent of the plans are satisfactorily executed.
• Satisfactory
  quarterly M&E reports as per the results framework.
• Timely
  preparation and submission of the required financial reports.
• Convening
  of RSC meetings and ACE II Project technical and advisory workshops as
  required.
• Satisfaction
  surveys of ACEs conducted.
• Knowledge
  sharing meetings held.
• Periodic
  reports on substantial matters arising from specific ACEs contribute to
  ACE II Project implementation support mission’s reports and documentation.

• The
  ideal candidate must hold a Master’s Degree with preference for PhDs in
  STEM fields with added Master’s Degree in Project Planning and Management
  or a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from a
  recognized institution.
• A
  minimum of fifteen years of working experience in an academic or research
  institution or other related international organization.
• Eight
  years’ experience at a senior position in programme/project management,
  preferably managing training and capacity building programmes/projects
  management, with track record of delivering key outputs in a timely
  manner.
• Leadership,
  conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good
  team player, who can guide and support co-workers.
• Previous
  experience in project/programme management.
• Previous
  exposure and experience in managing training and capacity building
  programs preferred.
• Working
  knowledge of programme/project monitoring and evaluation, as well as
  financial management and procurement.
• Conversant
  with higher education and research dynamics in Eastern and Southern
  African sub-regions, and globally.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, negotiation, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability
  to dialogue with government, international agencies and civil society
  leaders.
• Strong
  IT skills (Word, Excel, Power pint Presentation – PPT).
• Additional
  language skills – Portuguese/French – is an advantage.
• Familiarity
  with implementation of World Bank projects is an advantage.
• Experience
  with donor funded project management and reporting procedures.
• Ability
  to work in challenging multi-cultural environment.
• Time
  management, attention to detail.
• Age
  Limit: Below 55 years.

• Certified
  copies of the applicants degree awards
• Up
  to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Addresses
  of three referees, one of which should be the current immediate supervisor
• Proof
  of Nationality/copy of passport bio data page

Related Jobs