About US:
Community Efforts for Child Empowerment (CECE) is a registered non-profit making and Child focused NGO, based in Kiboga. It is an umbrella organization, working with ChildFund International to support six(6) communities (Masodde, Butemba, Kiyuni, Wakiso, Gayaza and Kinabwe) located in the districts of Kyankwanzi, Wakiso and Luwero. These communities are characterized by adverse child poverty and adversity. CECE, with funding support from ChildFund international strives to demystify the faces of deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability among children by “uprooting” their root causes.
Job Summary: The Federation Manager will provide strategic leadership and initiate efficient and effective controls in the management of the Area Federation. The incumbent will take lead in the development and implementation of strategic policies, initiatives and tools that enhance the .quality and management of programme goals, objectives and policies ensuring high programming standards that result in children enjoying improved access to their rights and positive outcomes for children.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the implementation of all programs and operations in area.
Ensure coherence with Federation programme approach, linking to ChildFund strategy.
Works closely with ChildFund Regional manager on key technical issues to ensure adherence to best practice approaches and standards.
Regularly review strategic implications of sponsorship feasibility-and on-going risk management.
Manage human resource, including performance management and administration.
Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of all project activities in area Federation to determine the extent to which they are meeting objectives and determine modification /action needed to improve achievements.
Actively participate in and/or supervise assessments for new projects as required.
Serve as security focal point for the area federation, providing regular updates and analysis to the Regional manager
Update and maintain an overview of the external context in area federation – political, social, economic and humanitarian – providing regular updates and analysis to the Federation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Community development, or any social science discipline or equivalent relevant work experience. Possession of a post graduate Diploma in Project planning & Management is an added advantage.
Five or more years’ experience managing development programs in an NGO, preferably in a technical area, community development and/or child- focused programming
Previous experience of managing a large programme (Development & humanitarian).
Demonstrated technical expertise in such areas as: project, budget and resource management
Demonstration of knowledge of program design; grant acquisition and management; providing oversight and accountability grant funded programs; resource stewardship, and cross functional coordination
Strong planning and organizational skills to meet programme goals.
Past experience of managing the programme cycle, including assessments, project design, proposal and report writing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Past exposure and experience supervising and evaluating program support and technical staff with the ability to lead and motivate others.
Demonstrated experience in resource and financial management.
Strong proposal and report writing skills.
Excellent communication skills, diplomacy and experience in building relationships, fostering interagency coordination and representing an organization to external parties at a senior level.
Show commitment to and understanding of CECE and ChildFund aims, values, principles and policies.
Possess the ability to work under pressure.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Computer proficiency in MS office.
Personal Competences: Communication Skills, Resource Mobilization, Problem Solving, personal integrity, accountability, self-supervision, Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, ability to pay attention to details, Knowledge on child protection, ability to work in a dynamic environment, principles of Community Development and Cultural sensitivity.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply with cover letter, CV (including three work related referees, their E-mail and or day time contacts) and academic credentials ONLY in Confidence to: The Chairperson, Community Efforts for Child Empowerment Plot 518, Kiganzi Road P.O. Box 51, Kiboga. Uganda.
The applications should be hand delivered and registered at the above address in Kiboga town council or ChildFund National office on plot 71/72, Namirembe road -Kampala.
Deadline: 24th April, 2015