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• In
  charge of the development of annual and quarterly implementation
  plans and budgets.
• Leads
  and manages performance of Project Facilitator(s) and project staff
• Oversees
  the technical design of project interventions and development of technical
  guidance and tools for field staff
• Represents
  Plan International Uganda and the project externally with partners,
  government and other agencies at national level
• Prepares
  and shares quality project reports as per donor requirements and the
  project monitoring & evaluation plan
• Responsible
  for ensuring all project documentation is filed and organised for
  accountability purposes
• Responsible
  for ensuring project learnings and achievements are documented and
  disseminated widely
• The
  jobholder also manages and monitors partnerships with implementing organisations,
  including ensuring efficient utilisation and timely accountability of
  funds allocated to implementing partners
• Manages
  project resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with Plan
  International Uganda policies and guidelines
• Responsible
  for ensuring that the project is implemented in compliance with
  donor/grant requirements
• Organises
  regular performance review meetings to assess progress but also to agree
  on and communicate any changes in strategy with the key project
  stakeholders
• Tasked
  with ensuring adequate stakeholder consultation and participation
  at all stages of the project implementation
• Organises
  training and coaching for project staff and partners on education
  governance
• Responsible
  for ensuring Plan International’s Child Protection Policy and
  Guidelines are adhered to in project implementation

• Timely,
  high and consistent quality in delivery of the project
• High
  performance of the project staff
• Comprehensive
  and high quality documentation of the project
• Strong
  partnerships established with project stakeholders
• Quality
  absorption of the project budget in a timely manner

• The ideal candidate for the Plan
  International Project Manager – Early Childhood Care and Development
  (ECCD) – Community Lead Action for Children (CLAC) career opportunity
  should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  and training /background in Social Sciences, Education, Early Childhood
  Care and Development or its equivalent,
• Significant
  exposure and experience in working on issues of vulnerable
  children  is an advantage
• A
  minimum of five years’ experience in managing projects with strong
  technical expertise in Education or early childhood care and development
  projects in Uganda
• Knowledge
  of environment and current effective practice and policy on Early
  Childhood Care and Development
• Demonstrable
  abilities in Plan International Uganda’s, budget and reporting
• Willingness
  to undertake extensive travel throughout Uganda (50%)
• Strong
  technical expertise in Early Childhood Care and Development
• Excellent
  project management skills, including partnership management and team
  leadership
• Skills
  in monitoring & evaluation of early childhood care and development
  programmes and children participation
• Strong
  strategic and analytical thinking
• Excellent
  interpersonal, communication skills, both in written English and in
  face-to-face presentations
• Ability
  to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate
  people to work in teams
• Computers
  skills in MS Office and Internet

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