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Job Title:   Programs Manager – Dutch MFA Project Implementation

Organisation: War Child Holland (WCH)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Regional Director

About US:

War Child Holland (WCH) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental organization, investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. War Child is a dynamic organization with a lot of room for creativity, inspiration and self-initiative from employees. We strive to empower children and young people while enabling adults to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of conflict-affected children and young people.

Job Summary:   The Programs Manager – Dutch MFA Project Implementation is responsible for leading and overseeing the effective implementation and monitoring of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) project in Lebanon, Jordan, and Uganda. This role involves managing project coordinators based in these countries, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and promoting child protection standards within the program.

Position in the Organization:

The Program Manager reports to the Regional Director for the first phase of implementation, and then will be reporting to the country director of the country base.

Essential Functional Relations:

The Program Manager collaborates closely with the Program Implementation Team (Project Managers/Coordinators in Lebanon, Jordan and Uganda), Regional Technical Advisors, in-country Program Quality Department, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, as well as the Operations Support Managers and HR Managers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation Management:

• Lead the implementation of the Dutch MFA project in Lebanon, Jordan, and Uganda, ensuring strict adherence to donor requirements and alignment with the organization’s objectives.
• Design the detailed workplan, support partnership assessment and partner capacity building plan, establishing implementation processes, systems, and procedures.
• Facilitate the finalization of MOUs and other project documents with local partners, providing support to project coordinators.
• Conduct project start-up workshops to clarify roles and responsibilities and establish effective communication channels.
• Oversee project monitoring activities, making necessary adjustments to ensure project success.
• Keep the Country Directors informed of project progress and address emerging issues promptly.
• Prepare and submit donor reports in accordance with agreed schedules.
• Document and share lessons learned to inform future program design and implementation strategies.
• Preparing donor reports and strategic plans.
• Provide regular briefing for Steering Committee
• Lead the Project Implementation Committee
• Lead the learning sessions with partners and War Child staff
• Ensures budget expenditure in line with the workplan and donor compliances

Management of Staff:

• Effectively manage the performance of project managers and coordinators through regular appraisals and constructive feedback.
• Ensure job descriptions are up to date and that staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
• Cultivate a sense of common purpose and teamwork among project staff, fostering a positive work environment
• Support the development of competency-building plans for project teams and provide guidance, coaching, and opportunities for staff development.
• Encourage creativity and initiative among project staff.
• Capacity Building of Staff & Local Partners:
• Support the development of competencies and capacities of project staff and local partners, collaborating with HR and Technical Specialists to provide necessary training and support.

Maintain Network of Contacts/Representation:

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, representing War Child in relevant meetings and coordination platforms.

Safeguarding and Integrity:

• Ensure strict adherence to international and internal Safeguarding and Integrity standards within the program.
• Report and address any child protection, Safeguarding and Integrity concerns identified within the organization, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.
• Ensure staff receive regular child protection and Safeguarding training and support.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant academic background in social sciences and management.
• At least three to five years of experience in managing people and project implementation in an international/humanitarian context.
• Knowledge of child protection/psychosocial support programming.
• Experience working with local partners and communities.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills.
• Ability to facilitate learning and foster teamwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Arabic.
• Decision-making ability.

NB: Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in Uganda, including adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy, is essential”

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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