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• Analyze and maintain up-to-date understanding of the relevant
  development context and key stakeholders; and the education sector in
  particular at national level and WCC education program target districts in
  Uganda.
• Develop and maintain a coherent education programme strategy in line
  with the Country Strategic and Annual Plans
• Initiate and manage assessments to identify evolving needs and
  priorities in the education sector; through development of new project
  ideas, proposal and budgets;
• Ensure cross cutting themes of Child Safeguarding and Gender are
  fully incorporated into all education programme development and
  implementation;
• Be the focal person for WCC Uganda education program and liaise with
  education programme managers in other WCC countries for cross country
  program learning and quality program development.

• Responsible for effective grant management of all WCC education
  projects in Uganda in accordance with the approved project documents and
  WCC policies.
• Carry out monthly and quarterly budget variance reviews, in
  consultation with the Project Managers, Head of Programs and Finance &
  Administration Manager, develop and implement actions to address any
  potential challenges in a proactive manner;
• Working closely with the Finance and Administration Manager and Head
  of Programs, support and ensure the preparation and timely submission of
  quality internal and donor financial reports for all WCC education
  projects.

• In consultation with the MEAL Manager and Head of Programs, develop
  and lead the implementation of MEAL plans and systems for WCC education
  program and projects in Uganda;
• Working closely with project managers and the MEAL manager to ensure
  continuous assessment and documentation of information to determine the
  effectiveness and progress of the education program and projects
  implementation and results;
• Working closely with Project Managers and the Head of Programs, be
  responsible for the preparation of timely and high quality internal and
  donor project reports, ensuring full compliance both with WCC and donors
  requirements.

• Ensuring the application of WCC Partnership Policy, and within the
  framework of the Country Strategic and Annual Program Plans, lead the
  development and management of new and existing strategic partnerships for
  the effective development and implementation of the education program;
• Develop and implement systems and mechanisms for continuous
  assessment, analysis, documentation, and dissemination of information,
  data and learning on the effectiveness and results of WCC education
  program partnerships.

• Be responsible for performance-based line management and supervision
  of education Project Managers;
• Provide leadership, management and capacity building support to
  education Project Managers and teams, including identification of capacity
  building needs, planning and delivery of organized and on the job
  training, mentoring and coaching;
• Working closely with the Logistics and Security Manager, develop
  plans for procurement of goods, supplies and services for each education
  project, ensuring timely submission of procurement requests as well as
  up-to-date recording, management, accountability and utilization.

• The applicants for the War Child Canada Program Manager, Education
  placement must hold a First or post graduate degree or equivalent
  qualification in education or other related field.
• At least five years senior level work experience in the management
  of education program or other related field.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Monitoring and Evaluation
  (M&E) of education programs, including developing, implementing and
  reviewing M&E plans and systems.
• Proven experience and skills of grant management, including ability
  to develop, manage and monitor program and project budget.
• Firm belief in Child Safeguarding, Gender Equality and Human Rights
• Experience or good understanding of Theory of Change based
  approaches
• Able to travel, at times at short notice, and spend time away from
  work base and home.

• Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience,
  tact and diplomacy.

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