About Us:
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. In addition, we are working in partnership with sub-grantees in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Job Summary: The Programmes Manager will render support to programme-related fundraising, project implementation, reporting and capacity building initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the implementation of DSW’s diverse projects addressing poverty reduction, sexual reproductive health and youth empowerment;
Ensure sound financial management and quality project outputs by DSW and partners;
Ensure high quality and timely reports are submitted to donors;
Actively promote and manage partnerships with local and nationai Government institutions;
Work closely with national and international stakeholders, including donors and international NGOs;
Seek funding to sustain and expand DSW’s project portfolio;
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a Masters degree in social science or relevant development field
At least seven years’ experience in working with a non-profit organization, of which 3 must be at managerial level
Broad knowledge of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and Global Health, family planning and global health (required)
Previous exposure and experience in the management of EU and USAID funded grants
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
Proof of successful grant application and implementation
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, research and writing skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
High degree of flexibility in responding to changing work priorities and tight deadlines
Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
Strong IT skills (research applications, Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to send their motivation letters and updated CVs stating their salary expectation with the reference to the “job title” clearly indicated in the email subject to:
jobs@dswuganda.org.ug
Deadline: 31st March 2017