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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