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Position Title:Program Manager
Organization:Mercy Corps Uganda
Primary Location:Moroto
Minimum Education Level: Bachelors degree
Closing date: September 11, 2014 - 3pm
Brief Company Profile:
Mercy Corps drives high quality, analytical work in tough places. We have
been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently manage a breadth of programs
in Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions with funding from a basket of donors. We partner
with a range of private, public and civil society actors to systemically
broaden opportunity for people across northern Uganda.
PEACE III Program is designed to strengthen cross border Conflict
Management in the Horn of Africa. It will strengthen horizontal and vertical
linkages within and between local, national, and regional conflict management
actors. In Uganda, PEACE III will be implemented in Karamoja region with an
operational office in Moroto.
Under the direction of the Program Director for the Karamoja Cluster, the
Program Manager will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation
of PEACE III activities in the designated corridors in Karamoja. The Program
Manager will directly manage the program staff based in Moroto and will work
with both management and Program staff in Kampala to ensure activities are
implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
§ Manage all activities related to the PEACE III Program in Karamoja Cluster
area as agreed with the Program Director and the Chief of Party, and in
accordance with approved proposal, budget and timelines;
§ Coordinate and share information with the Program Director to ensure
overall program targets and donor obligations are being achieved;
§ Provide direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to PEACE III
staff in Karamoja Region to ensure effective implementation of program
activities;
§ Oversee the development of program and staff work plans, and ensure
regular one-to-one sessions and performance reviews to review progress and
resolve any concerns or issues;
§ Recommend promotions, improvement plans, dismissals/terminations in
accordance to the Mercy Corps Uganda Personnel Policy and Procedures and the
Ugandan Labor Law;
§ Support and facilitate PEACE III team development, encouraging active
participation of team members and supporting positive relationships between
members.
§ Identify training needs and opportunities for PEACE III staff to ensure
that they have adequate resources to complete program objectives, and to enable
learning and growth;
§ Ensure full application of participatory methodologies like PLA and
Appreciative Inquiry in facilitation of community dialogue meetings, and
trainings and workshops;
§ Support the Project officers to establish a system to monitor and evaluate
program activities and impact on an ongoing basis. Ensure that program
monitoring is being done on a regular basis and that adequate monitoring
reports are prepared;
§ Act as the main liaison with relevant District government officials and
institutions, stakeholders and community members relevant to PEACE III Program;
§ Support the development of partnerships with national and international
NGOs, CBOs and other agencies involved in Conflict Management initiatives and
other Mercy Corps activities.
§ Regularly meet with the Program Director, Country Director and the D/and
Chief of Party to discuss program achievements, especially when they deviate
from the original plan;
§ Work with the Program Director to organize and facilitate field visits for
donors and Mercy Corps staff;
§ In collaboration with the Program Director, monitor security developments
and report to Mercy Corps Senior Management as per the Mercy Corps Uganda
security procedures and protocols;
§ Jointly prepare donor reports with the Program Director and other staff to
capture program impact.
§ Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a
manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian
mission.
§ Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
§ Bachelor’s degree in conflict management/peace building or another social
science.
§ Six years’ experience managing conflict management or other capacity
building related projects preferably with NGOS.
§ Experience in managing teams and facilitating planning and program
development processes
§ Experience in both community level programming and government focused
capacity building.
§ Excellent report writing skills and speaking skills and an excellent
communicator.
§ Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
§ Experience or working in Karamoja region, with strong contextual knowledge
of Karamoja cultures.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
§ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
§ Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
§ Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and work
independently and cooperatively with team members.
§ Willingness to travel frequently to remote locations.
§ Ability to quickly learn and implement new information/concepts.
Mode of Application:
Applications:
Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your
salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic
qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office in
Nsambya on Plot 1102 Nsambya Estate Road.
E-mailed applications with cover
letter to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org
will also be accepted.
Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Thursday, 11th September, 2014.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female
Candidates are encouraged to apply.
