Job
Title: Dwell Plus Manager
Title: Dwell Plus Manager
Organisation: Dwelling
Places (DP)
Places (DP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Finance
Director
Director
About US:
Dwelling Places (DP)
is a registered Christian Non Governmental Organization
is a 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.
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.
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.
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 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. - Financial
and business management skills
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
- A handwritten application letter with
and updated CV with academic qualifications
·
A
pastor’s letter, LC1 Letter and letter of recommendation from previous employer
A
pastor’s letter, LC1 Letter and letter of recommendation from previous employer
·
Two
passport size photos
Two
passport size photos
Deliver your
applications to: Dwelling Places Head Office – Off Nalukolongo Masaka road near
Mutundwe Police Station between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday or email
to: [email protected] or call 0312-513701
applications to: Dwelling Places Head Office – Off Nalukolongo Masaka road near
Mutundwe Police Station between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday or email
to: [email protected] or call 0312-513701
Deadline: 22nd June 2018
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