Regional Project Manager job at Finn Church Aid (FCA) | Apply Now

Responsibilities:

• Lead participatory project planning with FCA Uganda team, Ethiopia Team, and the local partner and ensure effective, on-track implementation following FCA policies, donor guidelines, project results framework, budget, and work plan.

• Oversee project communications, ensuring timely, relevant, and accurate reports and updates to donor, Government, and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with FCA and donor branding guidelines.

• Oversee and manage the project budget, monitor expenditure, and maintain accurate projections to support efficient resources use, in coordination with finance teams, and ensure timely financial reporting aligned with FCA and donor standards.

• Support project teams in creating and implementing key management tools, including procurement plans.

• Develop and maintain a realistic work plan and schedule from high-level to short-term, defining detailed activity timelines and milestones to guide efficient implementation within the approved budget.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local education authorities and other education stakeholders to support project goals.

• Actively represent the project in sectoral meetings and fora, including with government, donors, and other key partners at various levels – settlement, district, regional or national levels where necessary.to advocate for and share project impact.

• Lead relevant partners, communities, and stakeholder in engagement efforts to promote education in refugee and IDP settings, facilitating community participation, retention, and advocacy for education.

• Work with the MEAL and project team to develop and review tools for monitoring project outputs.

• Conduct regular field monitoring and tracking of project progress to identify challenges, coordinating with local stakeholders and FCA staff and leadership to address barriers and stay on course.

• Actively initiate project design ideas and proposal development for relevant additional, modified, or complementary resource mobilisation processes.

• Participates in project management meetings, including monthly budget performance meetings, and reflection forums.

• Manage all project reporting including progress and final reports, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements, and submit deliverables on schedule. and contribute to the preparation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.