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1.Post Title: Deputy Programme
Manager- DProgramme Teameputy na:;ger-: Organisation:Department for International
Development (DFID)Uganda
The annual
gross salary range : UGX
56,813,492 to 87,989,960/-.
Country:Uganda
Background Information
The Department for International
Development (DFID) is leading the British Government’s fight against world
poverty. Our client DFID
Uganda
seeks to recruit dynamic,
experienced and adaptable individuals to join its Country team. DFID Uganda is
seeking resourceful and experienced professionals to fill in the following job
vacancies; two
(2) Deputy Programme Managers and one (1)
Programme Officer
The two Deputy Programme
Managers, with slightly different roles and responsbilities, will report to the
Programme Manager and will be responsible for delivering and administering
programmes in support of DFID Uganda’s strategic objectives. Both Deputy
Programme Managers will also work closely with the wider programme management
team to provide inputs and advice when required.
The DPM will be the project
officer responsible for the implementation of a number of projects/programmes
and contribute to policy discussions, the influencing agenda and meeting
corporate communications and reporting requirements. They will also effectively
use DFID systems to manage projects, monitor progress and risks, manage and
monitor project/programme finances accurately plus evaluate and report on
project results.
Main Responsibilities
• Effectively manage a range of
large and complex programmes, ensuring results and value for money.
• Contribute to the design and
appraisal of new projects/programmes and provide
procedural guidance in accordance
with DFID procedures.
• Manage all
operational/implementation aspects of programme management -
determine priorities and agree on
ways of working with lead advisers.
• Attend conferences, workshops
and meetings on behalf of/in the absence of Lead Adviser and clarify DFID’s
policy objectives when required.
• Provide information to the
Departmental Finance Officer that will feed into
financial corporate returns.
• Ensure all information on the
Programme
Management electronic system is
up to date
and accurate.
• Ensure all projects/programmes
are in line
with corporate guidance: Due
Diligence, fraud and risk, etc
• Contribute to policy
discussions and submissions.
• Ensure all public facing
documents for your projects are in line with DFID’s transparency guidelines.
• Support the corporate
communication agenda, including but not limited to, branding,
Parliamentary Question’s and
Ministerial Correspondence related to your projects.
Qualifications:
Essential:
• A Bachelors Degree in Social
Sciences,
Development Studies, Business
Administration or equivalent.
Experience
• At least 3 years experience in
a programme or
projects management/
administration role
• Experience of working with
Government,
multi-lateral agencies and
development
partners to identify
problems/obstacles and
develop/implement practical
solutions.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
• Knowledge of Project Cycle
Management
• Strong financial management
knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work effectively as
part of a team to deliver results.
• Self starter who is able to
take and see through delegated decisions.
• Strong written and verbal
communication skills
DFID Key Competencies:
• Planning and Delivery of Work
• Decision Making
• Working with Others
• Communicating with Others
• Analysis and use of
information
Remuneration package
The annual gross salary range for
the position is UGX 56,813,492 to 87,989,960/-.
DFID is committed to supporting
its staff to achieve their maximum potential and will provide opportunities for
personal and professional development for the successful candidate, along with
an attractive remuneration package. The work
environment is dynamic and busy
but pleasant. DFID is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome
applications from all suitably
qualified persons regardless of
religious belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, age or disability. For more
information about this vacancy and the work of DFID in Uganda visit
ations/dfid-uganda/about/recruitment
How to apply:
• Please fill in the application
form and the Positive Action Approach form (titled “Equal
Opportunities Monitoring
Form”)which are available on the DFID Uganda website
mentioned above
• The completed forms must be
submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s
CV with the names and contact
information of 3 work related referees.
• Indicate the Job position in
the subject title
e.g. “Deputy Programme Manager-
Corporate Effectiveness
Team.”
• Interested candidates applying
for Deputy Programme Manager-Programme Team
should send their documents to
dfiddpmpt@aikanhr.com;
those applying for Deputy Programme
Manger-Corporate Effectiveness Team to
dfiddpmcet@aikanhr.com; while those applying for
Programme Officer to
dfidpo@aikanhr.com
(Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB).
• Closing date for submission is 17.00hrs 10th
May 2013
• While we thank all applicants for
your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form
of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Applicants must be legally
authorised to work in Uganda.
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