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Job Title:  Programme Manager  

Organisation: Abaana Ministries

Duty Station: Kira, Wakiso, with 30% of the time in the field (short-term travels around Kampala and upcountry)

About Organisation:

Abaana Ministries Uganda Limited (AMUL) is a Christian NGO supporting vulnerable children and communities whose major funding is from Abaana UK.

Job Summary:   Abaana Ministries, a Christian NGO dedicated to empowering vulnerable children, invites applications from mature Christians for a key programme management position.

Purpose: To provide managerial oversight so all programmes run effectively and efficiently, ensuring processes and policies enhance the impact and taking the lead in monitoring and evaluation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement programme strategies and plans aligned with Abaana’s mission and goals.
• Review and improve all documents related to activity implementation (plans, reports, monitoring tools).
• Conduct needs assessments and research to identify programme opportunities.
• Support Department Managers in the implementation of all activities, including grant agreements, and ensure all reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Support the Executive Director in developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, service providers, and other NGOs
• Support Department Managers in the development of relevant policies, systems, and procedures and ensure organisational ones are fully implemented
• Support construction, in partnership with other staff including the Engineer and any Abaana staff assigned to oversee operations
• Participating/leading in devotions and prayer meetings

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential (e.g., Social Work & Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or and skills a related field)
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field is desirable (Development Studies, International Development, or a similar field).
• Qualifications in Project Planning or M&E are an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online communication.

Experience:

• At least five years in a supervisory and managerial role in an NGO.
• At least seven years in project or programme implementation, preferably in a Christian NGO working with the poor or those classed as vulnerable.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks, tools, and methodologies
• Experience in managing plans, budgets, and finances including forecasting and reporting.
• At least three years of driving (manual and automatic preferred) with a clean driving permit.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally to the field including northern Uganda for a week or so

How to Apply:

To apply, please email admin@abaana.org.ug by 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, in a short cover email to receive the job pack.

Deadline: 5th December 2024

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