About US:
Plan International was founded over 75 years ago and is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations (non-profit / INGOs) in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Job Summary: The Project Manager – Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) – Community Lead Action for Children (CLAC) Project leads the project team in planning, implementation, partnership management and reporting of the project. The Project Manager is responsible for the timely delivery of the project; and with highest technical quality according to the objectives and approach in the project document and to the satisfaction of project stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development of annual and quarterly implementation plans and budgets.
Take lead and manage performance of Project Facilitator(s) and project staff
Lead the technical design of project interventions and development of technical guidance and tools for field staff
Represent Plan International Uganda and the project externally with partners, government and other agencies at national level
Prepare and share quality project reports as per donor requirements and the project monitoring & evaluation plan
The incumbent will ensure all project documentation is filed and organised for accountability purposes
Ensure project learnings and achievements are documented and disseminated widely
Manage and monitor partnerships with implementing organisations, including ensuring efficient utilization and timely accountability of funds allocated to implementing partners
Manage project resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with Plan International Uganda policies and guidelines
Ensure the project is implemented in compliance with donor/grant requirements
Organise regular performance review meetings to assess progress but also to agree on and communicate any changes in strategy with the key project stakeholders
Ensure adequate stakeholder consultation and participation at all stages of the project implementation
Organise training and coaching for project staff and partners on education governance
Ensure Plan International’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines are adhered to in project implementation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Plan International Project Manager – Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) – Community Lead Action for Children (CLAC) Project job vacancy should hold Bachelor’s degree and training /background in Social work, Education, Early childhood care and Development or its equivalent,
A minimum of five years’ experience in managing projects with strong technical expertise in Education or early childhood care and development projects in Uganda
Previous exposure and experience in working on issues of vulnerable children is an advantage
Extensive knowledge of environment and current effective practice and policy on Early childhood care and Development
Demonstrable abilities in Plan International Uganda’s, budget and reporting
Willingness to undertake extensive travel throughout Uganda (50%)
Strong technical expertise in early childhood care and development
Excellent project management skills, including partnership management and team leadership
Skills in monitoring & evaluation of early childhood care and development programmes and children participation
Strong strategic and analytical thinking
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, both in written English and in face-to-face presentations
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams
Computers skills in MS Office and Internet
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their letters of application, together with updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history and send to:
Ag. Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org
Deadline: Tuesday, 27th December 2016