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Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Manager II, Project job at ChildFund International
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Every child needs someone who’s on their side – someone who cares about what happens to them and works to ensure their highest good. ChildFund is a global community of people who care about children and take action to help them live at their fullest potential at every stage of their lives.
They are people who know that we can’t afford to lose a single child to hunger, violence, disease or neglect. And that when children grow up healthy, educated and safe, everyone wins.
That’s why they partner to support children facing challenges no child should have to. Why they connect people, institutions and resources to help children in 23 countries beat the toughest obstacles in their lives. Because they need us, and we need them. Because we need each other, every single one of us.
Manager II, Project job at ChildFund International
ChildFund International
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
The Project Manager will provide overall leadership and management of an Integrated Early Childhood Education (ECE), child protection, and livelihood project in Parolinya Refugee settlement. The project aims at supporting parents, communities, and early learning centers to increase access to quality early childhood learning at the ECD centers for children 3 to 8 years of age. Child protection and the livelihood of parents and ECD teachers will be mainstreamed. The Project Manager will ensure that the project deliverables are of the appropriate quality and are met within the project budget and timelines. The Project Manager will provide supervision and technical assistance to project staff and coordinate with humanitarian partners, civil society organizations, local government, and the national government.
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Lead the planning and implementation of the ECE project activities according to the approved proposal, ensuring quality deliverables and targets are met.
Manage the project budget ensuring timely resource utilization as per approved budget and adhering to both ChildFund International standards.
Ensure continuous monitoring of the implementation of project activities to ensure quality implementation.
Ensure project data is captured, well documented, and contribute to knowledge management.
Lead project coordination with relevant stakeholders for successful implementation of the project including participation in key working groups at the subnational and national levels to foster partnerships.
Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports, and other information as may be required.
Ensure adequate project documentation and correspondence is available for monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project staff to ensure growth and delivery of service.
Undertake any other duties as shall be delegated by the supervisor.
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At least 5 years’ project management experience in an international NGO and in leading medium to large early childhood development programs in either emergency or development contexts
Experience managing high-quality donor funded project(s).
Experience working on humanitarian projects.
Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and in building and maintaining a high performing team.
Experience in promoting children’s rights including participation in programming, design, implementation, and evaluation in either emergency or development settings.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and negotiate with partners and government bodies
Strong facilitation and capacity building skills
Willingness to immerse into the Palorinya refugee settlement and regularly travel across the project sites.
Good analytical and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of Government of Uganda ECD policy and implementation plan
A Bachelor’s degree in education, Early Childhood Care and Development, Child Development and Children’s Ministry, Development Studies or closely related area required.
Humanities with an additional qualification in Early Childhood Development.
A Postgraduate qualification in a closely related field is an added advantage.
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