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Job Title:       Project Manager – GFFO NOT MY
CRISIS BUT MY BODY & MY LIFE

Organisation:  Plan International

Duty Station:   Uganda

Reports to:  Emergency
Response Manager

About US:

Plan International
is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit organization that
advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and
potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence,
exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive
for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and
all vulnerable children. We have been building powerful partnerships for
children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

About Project:

NOT MY CRISIS, BUT
MY BODY & MY LIFE project aims to improve protection, reproductive health
and knowledge and resilience of vulnerable boys and girls in South Sudanese
Refugee settlements through the provision of Child Protection and Sexual and
Reproductive Health (SRH) services and Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA). It is a
24 months emergency response project funded by German Federal Foreign Office
(GFFO) to be implemented in Adjumani Refugee settlements West Nile, covering
Maaji 1-3, Boroli, Pagirinya, Ayilo 1-2, Nymanzi and four host communities
where these settlements are located.

Job Summary:   The Project
Manager – GFFO NOT MY CRISIS BUT MY BODY & MY LIFE  is directly responsible for the management of
GFFO – NOT MY CRISIS Project, and accountable for project results delivered in
line with project proposal, PIU West Nile emergency response strategy and GFFO
requirements.

He/she is
responsible for overall coordination and management of all programmatic and
financial aspects of the project in accordance with the proposal. He/she is
accountable for all project deliverables in relation to key project impact,
outcomes, outputs, effective budget utilisation and project performance. He/she
will propose modifications to plans as necessary, and may contribute to
development of additional donor proposals

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Project
planning, implementation and management in coordination ERM, NPM Child
protection and GNO program manager

·       
Project
budget and procurement management

·       
Project
monitoring, evaluation, learning and documentation

·       
Project
networking, collaboration, building synergy for effective delivery of this
project in close coordination with UNHCR, OPM and other IPs in Adjumani

·       
Project
risk management

·       
Project
human resource management

·       
Ensure
Plan’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Guidelines are adhered
to in project implementation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the Plan International Project Manager – GFFO NOT MY CRISIS BUT
MY BODY & MY LIFE job must hold a Post-Graduate Degree in Human Rights,
Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies, Education or any other
related field and  first degree in a
relevant field

·       
Additional
training at Post-Graduate level in project planning and management is required
and or PMD Pro Level 1

·       
A
minimum of seven years’ experience in managing Child protection in Emergency
programs preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization

·       
Experience
managing large, complex donor projects, such as USAID-funded contracts, SIDA,
MFA, EU,NORAD etc. at senior technical management  level

·       
Proven
success collaborating with diverse stakeholders including local governments,
community leaders, donor officials, NGOs, and UN agencies in emergencies.

·       
Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity

·       
Excellent
communication, presentation, and writing skills in English

·       
Excellent
project management and team leadership skills

·       
Knowledge
on gender transformative programing

·       
Knowledge
of Gender related policies and strategies

·       
Excellent
interpersonal, analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills.

·       
Knowledge
in implementation of rights based programming including principles of gender
equality

·       
Demonstrated
skills and experience in report writing and budget management

·       
Demonstrated
problem solving, analytical, and evaluative skills.

·       
Demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with partners

·       
Ability
to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people
to work in teams.

·       
Ability
to develop synergies and integration of different project.

·       
Cultural
sensitivity and working with diverse teams

Desirable

·       
Proven
computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word
processing, Power point presentation, Excel spread sheets, e-mail and web based
research.

·       
Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English

·       
Attention
to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and
balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe

·       
Training
in Humanitarian Accountability Program, SPHERE, Child Protection in Emergencies
and PHSEA.

How to Apply:

All Qualified
candidates please apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 10^th July 2020

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