The Ugandan Jobline

• The jobholder will plan, manage and implement
  projects according to contracted and approved plans and budgets.
• In charge of the management of the project
  according to the mission, regulations and aims of the Swisscontact
  program.
• Innovative development of the program by
  introducing new ideas and content that can be replicated within and beyond
  the region.
• Actively engage in continuous learning
  through innovations in existing projects based on experiences
• Regularly monitor the changes in global economic
  trends in the project areas
• Identify Swisscontact partner organisations
  and negotiate partnership agreements or Memoranda of Understanding.
• Keenly monitor project implementation with
  all partner organisations
• Provide leadership and support for the
  employees of project.
• In charge of budget monitoring and control
• Financial competences within the approved
  project budgets and plans.
• Monitor budget and ensure cash availability
  for project implementation according to Swisscontact and other sponsors’
  regulations 
• Provide support and supervision to project
  staff
• Build and maintain close relationship with
  all project partners and service providers
• Mentor and supervise all the staff of the
  project
• Establish job descriptions and undertake
  annual appraisals for all direct reports.
• Recommend direct reports for further training
• Contract consultants where necessary.
• Where necessary, provide leadership and
  support for external consultants, advisors, short-term experts and
  interns/trainees.
• Initiate approved recruitment/participate in
  procurement processes with all the necessary administrative requirements.
• Build and maintain active linkages with all
  other projects within Swisscontact Uganda

• The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s
  degree or similar qualification in Business, Economics or Development
  Studies;
• A minimum of five years’ experience in
  implementing and managing projects with at least three years spent on the
  field on skills development projects;
• At least three years’ experience leading a
  busy team;
• Previous exposure and experience in
  non-formal skills development with focus on youth and non- formal skills
• Previous experience reviewing and writing
  reports

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