Head of Programs Non-profit Careers – War Child Canada

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Job Title:      Head
of Programs
Organization: War
Child Canada
Reports to: Country
Director
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
About US:
War Child Canada is
an internationally recognized charity that works with war-affected communities
to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education,
opportunity and justice. In Uganda, through its Access to Justice and
Protection programmes
Job Summary:  The Head of Programs will ensure effective
management of programs and to support scale up. The Head of Programs will
provide oversight and leadership in the design, development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of War Child Canada programs in Uganda. Working
closely with the Country Director, the Hoh holder will actively contribute to
the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan and development with emphasis
on overall quality programming and increased program funding. ‘
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Program strategy, Direction and Implementation: Working closely with
    the Country Director and Senior Management Team; the job holder will
    provide leadership, oversight and guidance on program strategy, direction
    and implementation (30%)
  • Program design and development: Will provide leadership in the
    rollout and use of War Child Canada’s Program Framework; and strengthen
    the organizational capacity to effectively design and implement programs
    (30%)
  • Institutional Fund Development: Develop and support institutional
    fundraising in accordance with War Child Canada’s program framework and
    actively develop and maintain positive relationships with other INGOs and
    local partners in Uganda (25%)
  • People Management: Be responsible for performance based management
    and capacity development of WCC Uganda program teams and ensure the
    programme has adequate staffing levels by continually identifying gaps and
    developing plans and/or requests to support in addressing them (15%).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants for the War Child Canada Head of Programs placement
    must hold a Post graduate degree in International Development,
    International Relations, Agricultural Economics, Development studies or
    equivalent demonstrable experience in relevant fields.
  • At least five years of experience as Head of Programs (HoP) or
    similar senior level position, including management and development of
    country programs,
  • Proven ability to develop and manage quality programs. in one or
    more of WCC’s three global program pillar areas of Education, Livelihoods
    and Access to Justice, including proposal writing and budget preparation.
  • Qualifications in Project Planning and Management
  • Good understanding of security and risk management.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize and meet
    deadlines in a complex and challenging environment.
  • Ability to work well with diverse teams from all backgrounds. 

Personal Attributes:

  • Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
  • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience,
    tact and diplomacy.
  • Creative, energetic, adaptable and flexible.
  • Stress-resilient to be able to manage multiple tasks and cope with
    deadlines and complex problems.
How to Apply:
All interested
applicants are invited t0 submit a curriculum vitae with an accompanying cover
letter and copies of relevant supporting documents.
Address to:
War Child Canada,
Plot 1006, Kironde
Road, Muyenga. Kampala
NB: Please ensure your application is
submitted in a sealed envelope with a subject heading “Head of
Programs”
Deadline: 10th September 2018 by 5:00pm
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