Job
Title: Deputy
Education Consortium Manager
Title: Deputy
Education Consortium Manager
Organisation: Save
the Children International
the Children International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is
the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program
presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs
for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child
attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our
mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and
to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create
impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being
innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving
results at scale.
the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program
presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs
for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child
attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our
mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and
to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create
impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being
innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving
results at scale.
Job Summary: The Deputy Education Consortium Manager will
be responsible for day to day oversight and successful implementation of
programmes implemented through the NGO Education Consortium. Under the guidance
of the Consortium Manager, the Deputy will ensure that programme activities are
implemented by consortium partners in a coordinated, harmonized and aligned
manner, in line with donor requirements and commitments.
be responsible for day to day oversight and successful implementation of
programmes implemented through the NGO Education Consortium. Under the guidance
of the Consortium Manager, the Deputy will ensure that programme activities are
implemented by consortium partners in a coordinated, harmonized and aligned
manner, in line with donor requirements and commitments.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Save the Children Deputy Education Consortium
Manager job placement must hold a post-graduate degree in education
planning and management or a related field with additional training
project planning and management techniques - Eight years of relevant experience including at senior level and
proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and
cost-effective technical education projects in complex environments,
preferably in Uganda and with International NGOs - Knowledge of current global and regional debates on quality
education policies and models - Proven experience and skills in research and advocacy and
influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors and writing up
high quality donor reports - Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity
building of systems, partners and staff and ability to extensively travel
for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field
teams - Ability to coach and mentor partners with highly developed
interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation,
steering and coaching - Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management
with highly numerically articulated with a track record of data
manipulation and reporting systems. - Demonstrable understanding of ECHO and ECW guidelines as well as
other donors’ agenda. - Prior experience working in consortium structures and projects, or
in consortium / programme management units
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the title
link below.
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the title
link below.
Deadline: 15th October 2018
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