Programme Manager Career Opportunity in Uganda at VNG International, Jobs in Uganda,

Position  Title: Resident Programme Manager, Jobs in Uganda,

Organisatio : VNG International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda 

Application Deadline: 18th April 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

•             Development, organization (including logistics), coordination and monitoring of the implementation of activities under the

•             Annual Work Plan and monitoring of alignment with the objectives of the Country Programme;

•             Providing technical guidance to implementing partners in Uganda in the execution of their activities under the Annual Work Plan;

•             Regularly contact and visit the partner local governments and stakeholders;

•             Communicate, facilitate and coordinate between representatives of VNG International, implementing partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders on a day-to-day basis;

•             Offer feedback and give technical advice to VNG International (Home office in The Hague) on the Country Programme and the Annual Work Plan design;

•             Preparation of periodical narrative and financial reports on activity implementation, the country context, programme environment and programme progress (on the basis of VNG International templates).

•             Share documents and information timely amongst all partners using the Insights web-based Intranet tool of VNG International.

•             Regular harmonization and liaison with related project and programmes, development agencies, donor community, national

•             government, businesses and NGOs in order to maximize the results of LGCP

•             Representation of VNG International in Uganda and participation in relevant networks.

•             Actively monitoring donor programming and pipelining, and identification of local government- related project opportunities (e.g. calls for proposals and tender)

•             Significantly contribute to the formulation of project and programme proposals

•             Proper use of VNG International and LGCP visibility materials, logos; templates and documents;

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes:

•             The Resident Programme Manager should have at least three years’ experience in Project/Program Management

•             The job holder must also hold a relevant bachelor’s degree

•             English Language proficiency

•             Computer literacy skills i.e. working knowledge of Microsoft Office (in general)

How to Apply:

If you are suitably qualified and interested in this vacancy, please email your application letter and CV, mentioning the position and location in subject, to:

Ms. Irene ten Teije

irene.tenteije@vng.nl

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will receive the full Terms of Reference for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview in Kampala (Uganda).