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Position: Project Manager
Report to: Integrated Programmes Director
Project: UPLIFT
Location: Kampala
Purpose of Position:
Oversee project implementation to
ensure maximum integration of synergies as projects are implemented.
Key Responsibilities
Project management and coordination
· Lead and management
implementation of urban programs in Kampala.
· Mapping strategic
stakeholders and partners for urban programs and potential donors.
· Manage public relations and
engagements with potential funding agencies such as the private sector, UN
agencies and governments.
· Lead in the resource
mobilization for urban programming and programs
Project monitoring and evaluation
· Facilitate effective
monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with agreed standards
· Ensure a functional project
M&E system
Finance management
· Manage project finances and
assets in line with WV policy
· Budget management and
control
· Manage sub granting
processes to partners
Performance management and supervision
· Manage, supervise and build
capacity of staff in urban project development, management and implementation.
· Monitor and document
performance of partners
Project development
· Guide staff in design and
development of Annual Operation Plans and budgets
· Review project documents
Networking and collaboration
· Identify and build
strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and
other stakeholders in planning and implementation.
· Develop plat forms for
sharing information with partners and stakeholders
· Guide and participate in
joint campaigns, advocacy initiatives around youth empowerment with partners
and stakeholders
· Ensure project advocacy
initiatives are implemented in line with WVUs Advocacy agenda
Documentation and reporting
· Timely submission of end of monthly,
bi – annual and annual reports
· Documentation and sharing of
best/promising practices to strengthen WVU`s institutional memory and learning
on urban programming.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Degree in Social Sciences,
Social Work & Social Administration, Economics, Development, Resource
Management or related field
· 3 years or more experience of working
with youth empowerment projects/programs
· Knowledge of M&E, documentation
and reporting
· Experience in capacity building for
staff and partners and generally working with partners
· Self-motivated with excellent time
management skills.
· Knowledge of the youth sector and
context in Uganda
· Experience with youth-centered
advocacy and engagement
· Ability to mainstream gender in
project implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates may submit
their application and complete Curriculum Vitae via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the People
and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the
email subject line.
Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 29th November, 2013
