Several Programme Managers Settlements NGO Employment Opportunities – Windle Trust Uganda (WTU)

Organization: Windle Trust
Uganda (WTU)
Funding Source: United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Head of
Programmes
About US:
Windle Trust Uganda is Non-profit organization whose primary mission is
to equip refugees and others affected by conflict in Africa to meet the
challenges of development through providing access to education, training, and
employment opportunities by advocacy and direct programme activity. Windle
Trust Uganda has been a leading provider of access to university education,
post-primary education, and vocational training for conflict-affected Africans
since 1996. WTU works in partnership with United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR).
Job Summary: The Programme
Managers Settlements will be in charge of overall leadership, management
oversight and strategic direction of WTU programmes in Primary and Secondary
schools management in the refugee settlements. The Programme Manager will also
be responsible for all the staff in the programme and managing the
relationships with donors and partner agencies at field level, the camps
management (OPM) and relevant district local government departments.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
Development of strategies and plans which correspond with WTU mission
& vision:
  • Facilitate
    schools management project planning and designing in line with emerging
    refugee development needs and Uganda education development plans.
  • Encourage
    long Range Strategic Planning and program visioning
Responsible for Program Regional annual plans, programme
implementations and reports:
  • Support
    in the development and implementation of country Operation Plans,
    Individual operation plans and Log frames
  • Facilitate
    in preparation of implementation plans and donor reports (monthly,
    quarterly, mid-year and annual)
  • Provide
    oversight of WTU field reports before presenting to the ED and Donors
  • Ensure
    quality efficient and effective implementation of projects in accordance
    to sub project description (SPD)
Responsible for the development and management of Programme budget:
  • Develop
    and manage the programme budgets
  • Facilitate
    in preparation of budget monitoring tools.
  • In
    charge of the assessment of the use of financial and nonfinancial
    resources & cost benefit of program projects.
Strengthening sectoral capacity building and synergy:
  • Provide
    professional support to staff
  • Promote
    networking amongst WTU departments and schools for maximum utilization of
    resources.
  • Encourage
    Innovation & Research for Development
Manage and maintain institution’s reputation:
  • Ensure
    compliance with all legal, contractual and statutory requirements and
    agreements by donors and government.
  • Promote
    understanding and commitment to WTU CORE values: Trust, Respect,
    Accountability, and Commitment & Equity and ensure staffs use
    these values in their everyday work.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Ensure
    that the project Monitoring & Evaluation system and tools are
    appropriate and effective in accordance with project design and
    objectives.
  • Continue
    to re-examine the specific outputs of the main project components to be
    monitored and evaluated.
  • Monitoring
    and tracking of project progress as per goals and objectives.
Networking and Management of exchange programmes:
  • The
    jobholder will represent WTU relations, interests and position with
    UNHCR, local and central governments, other donors and partners at regional
    level.
  • Promote
    inter-sectoral, inter-agency & organization linkages and collaboration
  • Facilitate
    development of MOUs with organization which share similar
    development mission & vision.
Staff Development & Supervision:
  • Promote
    staff development through support, coaching, mentoring, marketing and
    identification of training needs and opportunities.
  • Promote
    team spirit through participatory leadership.
  • Ensure
    quality recruitment of staff.
Provide overall project oversight and support:
  • Ensuring
    effective and efficient management of WTU field assets and vehicles for
    maximum provision of transport services
  • Ensure
    procurement of WTU requirements is carried out in accordance to WTU
    procurement procedures and policies
     
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The
    ideal candidate for the Windle Trust Uganda Programme Managers
    Settlements job opportunity must possess a good first degree in Education related filed. A master’s degree in any
    related is an added advantage.
  • A
    minimum of three years consistently good performance demonstrated in a
    senior position
  • Possess
    good program development, M & E, and report writing skills.
  • Previous
    exposure and experience in strategic planning.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal skills and flexibility.
  • Excellent
    management skills and experience.
  • Strong
    budget proposal skills and experience.
  • Excellent
    team building, coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Proven
    experience in managing multi-sectoral teams.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal skills.
  • Good
    computing skills in word-processing, spreadsheets
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should submit their applications including
detailed curriculum vitae, , current salary information, copies of academic
transcripts and certificates, including telephone contact and details of at
least three references addressed to:
Human Resource Manager,
Windle Trust Uganda,
Plot 726, Mawanda Road, Mulago Hill,
P. O. Box 24230 Kampala.  Uganda
Deadline: 6th January
2017

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