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Position title: Program Manager: NUDEIL (USAID)
Organisation: ACTED
Reporting: to ACTED Area Coordinator.
Duration: 12 months.
Start Date: Immediate Start.
Background Information:
ACTED seeks an experienced Program Manager to manage the implementation of
the USAID funded (Northern Uganda Development of Enhanced Local Governance,
Infrastructure and Livelihoods (NUDEIL).
S/He should have minimum of 5 years
experience managing multi-faceted projects, including those in the
infrastructure sector; demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively assemble
and manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team; ability to effectively
collaborate and coordinate with and lead a broad range of governmental and
non-governmental actors; the ability to manage high-profile and politically
sensitive programs. Excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight from project implementation through life
cycle duration
- Supervision of program technical team.
- Develop maintain, and sustain strong relationship with all relevant
stakeholders and project teams
- Guide the implementation of the project and all relevant follow up
- Manage project fi nances, pipelines and planning
- Liaise with all internal and external counterparts on the project;
- Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
- Establish clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
- Responsible for all donor reporting
- Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of fi nancial
reports through regular budgetary follow up;
- Ensure adherence to ACTED processes and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with contractual obligations and achievement of
project scope of work and financial goals
JOB Requirements:
- Master’s degree in civil engineering, economics or social science
discipline
- 5 + years experience managing large complex infrastructure programs
preferably within an African context
- Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects and ensure
completion of requisite milestones within established deadlines;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and project management skills
- A successful track record in managing large teams effectively
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability
to interact with a
- Experience leading collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Excellent conceptual, analytical and writing skills
- Excellent oral / written communication skills
- Excellent Report writing skills
- Must be proficient in English
How to apply:
Closing date: March 28th 2014
Send application to: uganda.jobs@acted.org
