About Us:
The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a non-profit child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of children in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Head of Programmes will assist the Executive Director in ensuring sustainable programming and efficient management of the programmes of the organisation and in the overall management of the organization as part of the organization’s senior management team. The incumbent will also deputise the Executive Director as and when delegated by the Executive Director.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Development:
· In charge of coordinating the processes leading to the design of competitive programmes and projects in line with ANPPCAN’s strategic Plan
· Responsible for identifying of sources for funding programmes and supporting resource mobilisaton processes within the organisation
· Prospecting, building relationships and pitching ANPPCAN to maximize value of all relationships
· In charge of coordinating the processes leading to the design of competitive programmes and projects in line with ANPPCAN’s strategic Plan
· Ensuring a sound financial programme resource base for the organisation
Programme Management:
· Supporting and ensuring the development of clear and feasible work-plans for all programme areas and projects in ANPPCAN
· Ensuring efficient, effective and timely implementation activities as per the work-plans
· Ensuring accurate, high quality and timely internal reporting on the programmes of the organisation as well as external reporting to all relevant stakeholders
· Managing and ensuring synergy between the various organisational programme components.
· Managing the integration of the various projects of the organisation into a consolidated programme framework while ensuring accountability for individual projects.
· Spearheading and ensuring skills enhancement and capacity building for the programme team.
· Establishing, and ensuring adherence to quality standards in programme management
Programme Promotion:
· Ensuring high quality documentation of the work of the organisation
· Ensuring an effective MIS across the programme
· Ensuring visibility of the organisation’s work.
· Creating and sustaining a learning orgnisation to ensure integration of continuous improvement
Donor Relations Management:
· Ensuring accurate, high quality and timely donor reporting
· Responding to and addressing donor requirements
· Ensure continuous updates to donors to keep them informed of developments within the organisation
Overall Management:
· Discharge management functions as may be delegated by the Executive Director
· Deputising the Executive Director as and when delegated by the Executive Director
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the ANPPCAN Head of Programmes career placement must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Organisation Development, Social Sector Planning and Management, or a related field.
· A minimum of three years of relevant experience in programme management from a reputable organisation.
· Strong managerial and organisational competence
· Previous exposure and experience in child protection programming
· Broad knowledge and understanding of the implementation of child protection programmes and monitoring and evaluation
· Significant knowledge of project planning and management
· Good budgeting skills
· Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
· Excellent facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit this filled Application Form, download here and send it to this E-mail address: recruitment@anppcanug.org.
Deadline: Friday, 18th November, 2016 by 5pm