About Plan:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations 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.
About Ni-Yetu Youth Programme:
Ni-Yetu Youth Program is a program which integrates promotion of Youth Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and prevention of Gender Based Violence among young people which is going to be implemented in five districts of Tororo, Kamuli, Lira, Alebtong and Kampala for three and half years. Plan International Uganda with funding from SIDA will engage national and local CSOs to implement this program. Ni-Yetu is a Swahili word which literally stands for ‘it is ours’ and has been carefully selected by the youth representatives to demonstrate youth identification and ownership for the program. The program seeks to empower young people to demand for and fulfil their rights in a participatory and inclusive manner that also recognizes and actively engages with CSOs, key public sector agencies at various levels as well as relevant community-level actors.
Job Summary: The Project Manager takes overall leadership and delivery of the Ni-YETU SIDA funded Youth project, managing the consortium of partners. The incumbent will manage the planning, implementation, learning, monitoring and evaluation of the project. She/he should ensure mutual learning, effective coordination amongst partners and project stakeholders and will aim to document the Ni-Yetu model. He /s she will also ensure overall partnership capacity enhancement of the project partners and local Civil Society Organisations. The incumbent will also ensure proper budget control and management of the project
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of strategic project management which includes effective planning, implementation documentation, monitoring, evaluation and progress reporting
Responsible for the Integration of Ni-Yetu with other program initiatives
Steer the consortium of partners and ensure that all components are managed in an integrated manner with regular meetings and learning forums
Overall leadership in ensuring timely quality quarterly and annual implementation plans and budgets.
Ensure timely and proper communication and coordination amongst the partners and stakeholders to ensure smooth running of the project
Prepare and disseminate quality project reports to management as per donor requirements and project monitoring and evaluation plan
Ensure timely and adequate response to donor queries regarding the project.
Ensure effective project budget management and monitoring which includes timely accountability of the funds in line with accounting policies and procedures of plan
Manage project resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with Plan Uganda policies and guidelines and in accordance with grant conditions.
Provide leadership to the project team including mentorship and coaching to enhance staff and partner capacity for effective implementation of the project
Represent and link Plan Uganda and the project externally with partners, government and other agencies/alliances at district and national level on GBV/SRH policy and advocacy related issues.
Create and sustain positive working relationship with the respective line ministries and departments, strategic partners both at national and district level
Ensure all project documentation is organised and well maintained for accountability purposes, aiming for having a well-articulated model of the program.
Organise regular performance review meetings to assess progress but also to agree on and communicate any changes in strategy with the key project stakeholders
Make sure the Plan’s child protection policy and guidelines are adhered to in project implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the SIDA Project vacancy should hold a degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Development or any other related field
Additional training at post-graduate level in project planning and management.
Five or more years’ experience in working with adolescents/youths with a minimum of three years’ experience in management Gender/SRH related interventions preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization
Past experience in policy and advocacy issues for the young people and knowledge of coalitions and networks on gender/SRH is an added advantage
Prior experience in managing consortiums of partners and implementing projects through partners with a strong component on capacity building.
Excellent project management and team leadership skills
Partnership management and capacity building of partners
Working knowledge of Gender and SRH related Policies and strategies
Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Knowledge in implementation of rights based programming including principles of gender equality
Proven skills and experience in report writing and budget management
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with partners
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams.
Ability to develop synergies and integration of different project.
Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their application letters, together with updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned;
The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
NB: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th July, 2015
Deadline: 3rd May, 2015