Job Summary:
The main responsibility of the Programme Manager will be to oversee implementation of all programmes in Uganda, reporting to the Street Child Uganda Country Representative. The role will involve managing the programmes staff and our local partners, to implement high quality programmes. The Programme Manager should have a strong background in implementing predominantly education based programmes.
The ideal candidate would have a strong background in NGO work, good communication
skills, and excellent leadership abilities. Analytical thinking and the capacity to research
innovative intervention methods, as well as creativity and flexibility are also expected.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for making connections and forming relationships with relevant agencies
and members of the local government
Organising strategic meetings with relevant agencies and stakeholders
Attending all relevant events, such as working group meetings
Working alongside the Uganda Country Representative to ensure the implementation of Street Child Uganda programmes – this will include:
Project design – constructing work plans with both SCUG and implementing
partners
Project delivery – monitoring activities and recording the progress of projects
against targets
Responsible for overseeing contractors
Effective management of those staff that are hired for projects in line with the
HR Manual
Supervising project activities – recording expenditure against budget
Preparation of both narrative and financial reports monthly, quarterly and
annually for partners and donors
Identifying and reporting issues with programme implementation to Street
Child UK as necessary
Responsible for effective management of implementing/local partners:
Leading the programmes team to effectively manage and support
implementing partners, in collaboration with the finance team;
Provide technical support to partners where needed;
Undertake sufficient monitoring to identify and respond to any issuesthat exist
with partners
Working with Street Child UK to identify partnertraining needs and coordinate
with the team and partners to conduct capacity building trainings for partner
Deliver capacity building training sessions to our partners where needed

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
At least 6 years of experience working for a humanitarian or development NGO, with at least 4 years being with an education-based NGO
The ideal applicant must hold a University degree in Education, Humanitarian Aid, Development Studies, Social Work, Social Sciences or related fields
Professional training in Education or Education in Emergencies required
Qualification in Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage.
Proven evidence of having led the delivery of successful programmes
Experience working with local partners
Experience in line managing at least 6 staff members
Strong analytical, reporting, strategic thinking and planning skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong monitoring and evaluation skills/experience
Knowledge of project cycle management.
Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills;
Proven coaching and mentoring abilities
Ability to positively influence others and successfully reconcile differences;
A self-starter with a strong results orientation and with high levels of integrity,
credibility and dependability;
An energetic team player who can effectively collaborate, and who can stand alone
when necessary;
Ability to work in international settings and with various departments to implement
successful programmes;
Demonstrated ability to work and deliver under pressure and on tight deadlines.
Commitment to Street Child’s mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with
enthusiasm about Street Child’s work
High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with
situations, people and information;
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
Willingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful and unstable environment.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment.uganda@street-child.org
Deadline: 13th March at 11:59pm