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City: Kampala
Organisation:
Pentecostal Assemblies of God-Uganda Social Development Service (PAG SDS)
Closing date: 18
Feb 2013
Theme:Coordination
Job years of
experience:5-10 years
PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UGANDA – SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES KUMI PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT
Pentecostal Assemblies of God/Kumi is a faith based
organization. Planning and development Secretariat (PDS) is a development arm
of PAG which has been in operation for about 20 years now. PDS envisions a
society that is Christ Centered, informed, enlightened, empowered, healthy and
sustainable. Its mission is to enable the local communities in Kumi, Ngora and
Bukedea Districts realize their spiritual and socio – economic development
through, ministry of Christ, resource mobilization, empowerment and
participation in a sustainable manner.
For more information, visit
www.pag-uganda.org.
PDS is seeking to reinforce and strengthen her capacity by
recruiting in one position as detailed below POST: PROGRAM MANAGER, Duty
station: KUMI, Reporting to: Chairperson Board of Directors, PAG Kumi
General Duties and
responsibilities:
The Program Manager
is the chief executive of PAG/PDS, reports to Board of Directors and leads the
team of functional line Managers’ s/he provides strategic leadership and
direction to the organization and guides its development towards the
achievement of its mission and requirement of its mandate, in accordance with
established policies and expectations s/he Provides technical direction and
leadership to the staff in implementing the organization’s policies and
decisions in order to carry on organization’s business and foster Christianity.
Specific tasks:
1. Provide overall
leadership and foresight to the organization (Kumi Development Secretariat).
2. Initiate, lead and
coordinate all planning activities for short and long term development of the
organization.
3. Mobilize and manage
resources for effective implementation of PDS programmes.
4. Formulate major
plans such as annual business plan and budgets, which define concisely the
chosen objectives of the organization and provide highly focused strategic
planning for successful implementation.
5. Spearhead timely
project identification and design for approval by the BOD.
6. Initiate,
implement and ensure compliance of the organization policies and regulations.
7. As an overall
accounting officer, s/he shall ensure proper financial management and
implementation according to the budgets of the organization.
8. Ensure proper
utilization and management of the project assets and equipment.
9. Arrange for annual audit of books of accounts and ensure
quality and timely reporting to the board and partners/donors.
10. As an accounting
officer to ensure effective accountability and overall efficient use of all
resources and develop, supervise and conduct regular staff performance
appraisals. 11. To ensure that organizational policies, directives and
decisions of the Board of Directors are fully implemented.
12. Collaborate with government and other partners during
planning and implementation of projects.
13. Ensure good public image and relations of the
organization.
14. Exhibit and
ensure descent moral conduct among PDS staff.
15. To uphold the
positive image and values of the organization.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas; Human
resource Management, Social work and social Administration, Development
studies, Business Administration (Management) or any relevant field. A Master’s
Degree in Humanities or any related field and a Diploma in Project Planning
& Management is an added advantage.
• At least five years
working experience in a leadership/Management position and preferably with an
NGO.
• Demonstrated
experience in organizational development (policy and strategy management,
organizational learning, resource mobilization).
• Proven ability in
team building and staff management; demonstrated ability to work independently,
result oriented and with ability to solve problems creatively.
• Strong ability to
lead, supervise and inspire others
• Ability to relate and engage stakeholders at a strategic
level
• Strong ability to negotiate and broker inter-organizational
relationships
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Extensive programme development, implementation and fund
raising experience.
Non – academic
qualifications:
Sympathy with
Christian values, Self motivated and able to promote team spirit, possessing
good interpersonal and communication skills, with high sense of responsibility,
good knowledge of computer management and applications is an added advantage,
able to work with minimum supervision and meet project deadlines.
Qualified candidates
should submit their applications, a letter from the Church Pastor, CV with
three references, and indicate contact telephone numbers /e-mail address to:
THE CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD - KUMI PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT P.O BOX, 175-KUMI. Email:
pds_kumi@yahoo.com
DEADLINE: 18TH FEBRUARY 2013
How to apply:
Qualified candidates should submit their applications, a
letter from the Church Pastor, CV with three references, and indicate contact
telephone numbers /e-mail address to:
THE CHAIRPERSON,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD - KUMI PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT P.O BOX, 175-KUMI. Email: pds_kumi@yahoo.com
DEADLINE: 18TH
FEBRUARY 2013
