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Job Title:   Programme Director – EMPOWER FCDO

Organisation: Save the Children International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Save the Children International is an international relief organization that was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

Job Summary:  Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

Save the Children is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Director for an anticipated five-year family planning/reproductive health project -EMPOWER in Uganda, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). The Programme Director will lead a consortium of local and international partners to deliver on the key project outcomes.  The Programme Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and operational management, with direct accountability to the donor and consortium partners. Specifically, this includes satisfying all contractual obligations to ensure work is delivered on time and within budget, meeting quality specifications.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation and Stakeholder relations

• Ensure achievements of the programme objectives, as contained in project proposal and guidance; developing strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the grant implementation in line with FCDO guidelines;
• Ensure high quality technical leadership and oversight is in place for the programme;
• Ensure that programme team, and consortium partners are familiar with programme design and targets agreed to in the performance framework;
• Lead team in ensuring proper coordination among local government, country-wide initiatives, community partners, NGOs and other key stakeholders;
• Ensure that relevant technical materials are made available, and that appropriate dissemination takes place;
• Represent Save the Children as the prime with partners and key stakeholders, maintain positive relationships with FCDO, and Ministry of Health;
• Establish effective communication and coordination with personnel from the Ministries of Health in order to implement interventions and incorporate country-wide priorities;

Consortium Management:

• Lead and manage a consortium, ensuring effective coordination, collaboration, and adherence to FCDO regulations and guidelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with FCDO, providing regular updates on program progress and addressing any issues or concerns.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FCDO regulations, and procedures, including compliance with Save the Children guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant administrative, human resources, procurement and financial policies and procedures of Save the Children and FCDO;

Strategic Planning and Development

• Actively participate as a member of the Country Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to country strategic plans;
• Establish, build, and nurture effective teamwork and ensure a cohesive workplace environment for optimum staff retention and motivation;
• Supervise team and provide necessary guidance to ensure that program targets are met;
• Incorporate SC’s vision and values and full adherence to Code of Conduct principles;
• Closely monitor security dynamics in the project areas and report to the CD on significant changes in the security context.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Save the Children job must hold an advanced degree in public health, international development, or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in managing complex health programs, preferably in maternal and child health, reproductive health, and family planning.
• Strong understanding of FCDO regulations, policies, and procedures, with demonstrated experience in managing FCDO-funded projects.
• Proven track record of successful consortium management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring a team, including matrix management across organisational departments; able to clearly articulate strategies that support a team to deliver results and respond to donor priorities.
• Excellent technical expertise in maternal and child health, family planning, social and behavioural change communication, and capacity building.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and under pressure.
• Experience working in Uganda or similar contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of local languages is an asset.

NB: Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Save the Children should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 8^th March 2024

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