Job Title: Livelihoods
Project Manager
Project Manager
Organisation: GOAL
International
International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Livelihoods
Technical Advisor
Technical Advisor
About GOAL:
GOAL is an international
humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of
the poor. We are a non-denominational,
non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda country project
focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health (including WASH and
health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams
HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming.
GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct
implementation and partnerships with local civil society organisations, private
sector partners and District Local Government to give effect to our mission.
humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of
the poor. We are a non-denominational,
non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda country project
focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health (including WASH and
health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams
HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming.
GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct
implementation and partnerships with local civil society organisations, private
sector partners and District Local Government to give effect to our mission.
Job Summary: The
Livelihoods Project Manager will take overall charge of the programmatic and
operational deliverables, including project implementation, budget management
and reporting needs in line with defined organizational and donor requirements.
Livelihoods Project Manager will take overall charge of the programmatic and
operational deliverables, including project implementation, budget management
and reporting needs in line with defined organizational and donor requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure
the development and implementation of all aspects of the Project in
accordance with approved project documents and budgets and take overall
responsibility for its successful operation; - Ensure
that all planned activities are properly implemented according to the
approved project, - Ensure
compliance and adherence to all GOAL, Donor and Government of Uganda
policies, procedures and guidelines (e.g. seed sourcing and utilization,
income generation activities, cooperative management and marketing of
agricultural products). - Establish
and manage an efficient project monitoring system for quality control
ensuring in addition timely preparation and submission of program status
reports as required for GOAL country management and donors. - Actively
liaise with the Market Development Mentor and private sector partners. - Make
sure that there is regular communication/coordination and exchange of
experiences between Farmer/Farmer groups/ farmer based organizations
(FBOs)/Partners developing similar activities. - Strengthen
the capacity of the FFS groups and networks in organizational management
and leadership. - Engage
FFS groups and networks in developing viable agro based business plans and
businesses. - Work
closely with farmer groups/ FBOs / processors, small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) to existing micro finance institutions to facilitate
access to credit. - Network
with buyers and processors and ensure that farmers are aware of a range of
markets and options. - Provide
ad hoc agricultural extension advice where necessary and be able to
monitor agricultural performance of farmers. - Ensure
that the programme is implemented in a way that empowers and capacity
builds local communities and institutions to ensure sustainability of
project interventions; - Actively
facilitate the establishment of farmer field schools, demonstration plots
for best practice and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices and
technologies relevant to the context of the targeted area. - Strengthen
the functioning of farmers groups through provision of technical support
to register as cooperatives (in line with the by-laws of the Cooperative
Society limited of Uganda) and promotion of bulking of farmers produce for
increased competitiveness during marketing. - Facilitate
the transmission and development of business skills to targeted farmers
organizations / groups to ensure that the farmers’ activities graduate
from subsistence production to a market driven approach that maximizes
their returns and benefit. - Promote
the development of savings culture by the farmers groups through the
establishment of Group Savings Schemes and related initiatives. - Adhere
to the M&E plan and diligently collect accurate monitoring data on
programme indicators monthly and ensure accurate filing and data entry on
a timely basis - Represent
GOAL on all appropriate fora, including all related stakeholder groups
such as sector meeting in the targeted District and NGO’s; - Ensure
that all projects reporting (internal and external) is completed in a
timely and accurate manner - Work
closely with the Programme Manager and the Country Management Team to
investigate local funding opportunities and develop funding proposals to
ensure availability of adequate financial resources for the project
activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the aforementioned GOAL International NGO opportunity
should hold a good University degree in Agriculture, Rural Development or
related disciplines with hands on experience in sustainable livelihoods
programming; - A
minimum of five years’ experience in managing sustainable livelihoods
programmes particularly in a recovery context - Strong
management, project planning, organizational, supervisory, interpersonal,
and communication skills; - Proven
skills in performance management and capacity building related to staff,
institutions and communities - Fluency
in English, spoken and written; ability to communicate with project
participants in their own language - Training
and or strong understanding of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework - Good
finance management skills; - Past
exposure and experience of programme monitoring using tools and databases - Commercial
farming and trading experience desired.. - Comprehensive
knowledge of Village Savings and Loans methodology is desirable. - Knowledge
of Disaster Risk Reduction methodologies and Fuel Saving Stoves is
desirable. - Computer
literacy i.e. competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database
experience;
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested
applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications /CVs
which must include at least four reference contacts (2 professional, 2
character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous
employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL
Uganda via E-mail to: [email protected].
applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications /CVs
which must include at least four reference contacts (2 professional, 2
character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous
employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL
Uganda via E-mail to: [email protected].
NB: Please Do Not Attach
Certificates.
Certificates.
Deadline: 12th September
2014.
2014.
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