Job Title: Dwell Plus Manager
Organisation: Dwelling
Places (DP)
Places (DP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Dwelling Places (DP) is a
registered Christian Non Governmental Organization
registered Christian Non Governmental Organization
(NGO) which specialises in the
rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation, resettlement and follow-up of children
living on the streets. The overall objective of DP is to have a society where
every child has a chest to rest their head on and a place to call home.
rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation, resettlement and follow-up of children
living on the streets. The overall objective of DP is to have a society where
every child has a chest to rest their head on and a place to call home.
Job Summary: The
Dwell Plus Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development,
implementation, planning, execution and completion of Dwelling Places
income-generating and development projects, as well as mentoring and Managing
Dwell Plus staff and volunteers.
Dwell Plus Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development,
implementation, planning, execution and completion of Dwelling Places
income-generating and development projects, as well as mentoring and Managing
Dwell Plus staff and volunteers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Development and Planning
- Identify
and participate in fund raising opportunities and self-sustainability
projects for clients & Dwell Plus - Management
of the Income Generating Projects and the Capital Development
Projects by developing, implementing, changing, or amending these projects - Track
and analyze project expenses to ensure effectiveness and efficiency - Assist
with development of Dwell Plus workplan and budgets budgets - Coordinate all the Dwell Plus meetings
- Prepare
a variety of monthly reports on activities & operations gather
statistical data as needed or requested - Develop
a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and provide support
that will continually improve their relationship with Dwelling Places. - Research,
identify and build relationships with new clients to turn this into
increased business for Dwell Plus - Use
knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the
Organisation’s unique selling propositions and differentiators. - Locate
or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners;
discovering and exploring opportunities. - Screen
potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal
requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving
internal priorities; recommending equity investments for Dwell Plus - Close
new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and
negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business
operations. - Protect
Dwell Plus’/ organization’s value by keeping information confidential. - Enhance
organizational/Dwell Plus’ reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add
value to job accomplishments. - Monitor
and evaluate Dwell Plus projects for sustainability
Client Retention
- Present
new products and services while enhancing existing relationships. - Work
closely with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet
customer needs. - Arrange
and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
Management and Research
- Supervise,
manage and develop the Dwell Plus staff & volunteers - Identifies
trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events,
publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and
their accomplishments. - Forecast
sales targets and ensure they are met by the Dwellus team. - Track
and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these
targets. - Work
closely with Junior staff to ensure that prerequisites like requisitions
are fulfilled within a timely manner. - Ensure
all team members represent the Organisation in the best light. - Present
business development trainings and mentoring to business developers and
other internal staff and volunteers - Research
and develop a thorough understanding of the Organisation’s people and
capabilities especially those working under Dwell Plus - Understand
the Organisation’s goal and purpose to continue enhancing the enterprise’s
performance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant for the Dwelling Places Dwell Plus Manager job should possess an
MBA and a University degree in Project Planning and management, Business
administration or related field of study. - At
least three to five years of financial and business management experience - Relevant
experience in non-profit project fundraising - Managerial
experience with progressive responsibilities - Other
combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum
requirements may be substituted - Financial
and business management skills - Ability
to analyze projects, identify alternative solutions, project consequences
of proposed actions and implement programs in support of the Dwell Plus
goals - Strong
self-starter - Ability
to monitor and produce projects’ progress reports. - Strong
written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to
communicate clear instructions to others through supervision and
management - Strong
interpersonal skills - Organizational
and time-management skills; multi-tasker - Competent
in Microsoft Office Suite - Strong
initiative & ability to work independently in developing new projects
& sustaining existing projects - Demonstrated
experience with budget management and timelines - Thorough
knowledge of the market, the solutions/services the Organisation can
provide, and of the Organisation’s competitors.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
- A
handwritten application letter with and updated CV with academic
qualifications - A
church recommendation letter (Should be God fearing) - LC
1 letter - Two
passport photos
Deliver your applications to:
Dwelling places head office – Off Nalukolongo Masaka road near Mutundwe police
station or email to: [email protected] or call 0312-513701
Dwelling places head office – Off Nalukolongo Masaka road near Mutundwe police
station or email to: [email protected] or call 0312-513701
Deadline: 17th February 2018
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