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Post Title: Programme Officer
sOrganisation:Department for International
Development (DFID)Uganda
The annual gross salary range :UGX 40,362,670 to 67,208,591/-
Location: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 ProgrammeManagers 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 Programme Officer will report
to Deputy Programme Manager and will be expected to provide core project
administration/management, contribute to policy discussion in the relevant
sectors with key partners and respond to Corporate Compliance returns.
Main Responsibilities
• Contribute to the design and
delivery of projects/programmes.
• Manage all
operational/implementation aspects of programme management.
• Provide input into financial
corporate returns (Forecasting, end of year exercise) as required by the
Departmental Finance Officer.
• Liaise with the Lead Adviser to
maintain a risk matrix for projects/programmes and ensure that they are
discussed/updated on a quarterly basis.
• Attending field visits with
partners in order to effectively monitor programmes.
• Ensure all documentation
regarding any key decisions made on respective projects/programmes is
electronically filed.
• Ensure the timely completion of
programme/Project reviews.
• Ensure all projects/programmes
are in line with corporate guidance.
• Provide direct support to the
Team Leaders and contribute to policy discussions as assigned.
• Provide inputs to internal
policy discussion and submissions.
• Ensure that all documents and
information posted on the DFID’s Programme Management electronic system adhere
to the transparency guidelines.
• Work closely with DFID
Communications Team to produce products that demonstrate results and Value for
Money.
• Attend conferences, workshops
and meetings on behalf of/in the absence of Lead Adviser.
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 40,362,670 to 67,208,591/-
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.
2 Bandali Close, Bugolobi,
Kagga House Annex,
1st Floor, Tel: 0414 505318;
0312 264664
