Project Manager Basic Education NGO Careers – Save the Children International

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Job Title:          Project Manager Basic Education
Organisation: Save the Children International
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has
been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a
Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection,
development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the
way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in
their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our
Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice
for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.  In Uganda, we
implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child
Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health,
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children
delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern
and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff
complement of over 300 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their
rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2014, we reached over 143
million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly
around the world.
Job Summary: The Project
Manager, Basic Education is responsible for effectively and efficiently
planning, management and delivery of the BE with ECCD core program components
within the Impact Area in ways that meet both local and international Save the
Children and respective donor requirements and guidelines. The job holder may
be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of
humanitarian crisis.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Save the
    Children Project Manager Basic Education job placement should hold a
    Bachelor’s degree in education, Development Studies, Social Sciences,
    Adult and Community Education or related field, Monitoring and Evaluation
    post grade diploma is an added qualification will be of an advantage.
  • Five years of progressive experience in
    planning and implementation of school-based health programme targeting all
    children, Adolescents inclusive.
  • Ability to speak the local language
    fluently is a strong requirement.
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle (Honda XL
    125) and must be having a valid riding permit and willing to ride a
    motorcycle.
  • Demonstrable financial, planning and
    budget management skills a MUST.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of international
    and local policies and frameworks relating to their thematic area is a
    must and excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills.
  • Experience of working with local partners
    and District Local Government
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
clicking on the title link below.
Deadline: 29th December 2017

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