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Job Title ⇒ Project Manager Site ⇒ ugandajobss.blogspot.com
Organization ⇒ Finn Church Aid FCA
Duty Station Kampala, Uganda

About US ⇒
Finn Church Aid FCA is the largest international aid organization in
Finland. FCA operates in 14 countries where the need is most dire. FCA works
with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic
background or political affiliations. FCA work is based on promotion of human
dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, implying that FCA operations
are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility.

Job Summary ⇒ The Project Manager will manage and coordinate the LEARN —
Lasting Education Achievements Responding to Needs project focusing on
secondary education activities, implemented in 4 refugee settlements, funded
by the US Government/Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration. The
Project Manager is based in Kampala, but with frequent travels to the 4
project districts/settlements, and s/he is responsible for the overall project
planning, including development of annual plans/follow-up phase plans, project
implementation, budget control, project staff management supporting
operational activities and establishing and enhancing relations with local
stakeholders UNHCR, OPM, other implementing partners as well as donor
representatives and Ugandan authorities within the specific project districts
of Yumbe, Obongi, Kamwemge and Kyegegwa.

The Project Manager will also work closely with the FCA Uganda programme team
in Kampala and in the field offices, ensuring complementarity of the project
with other FCA Uganda education projects, and with FCA Uganda and Helsinki
Grants team to ensure quality grant management. Supervisory role and reporting
directly to the Head of Programme.

Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
Project implementation
⇗ Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, reviews their progress and
addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project
planning, deliverables agreed and set budget.
⇗ Prepare quarterly work plans with activities, performance targets and
budgets.
⇗ Manage and oversee all aspects of project implementation according to the
projects’ grant agreement and annual work plan ensuring delivery of activities
and outputs
⇗ Managing the project staff to ensure quality and timely implementation of
activities and that monitoring and evaluation plans are developed and
implemented, and all relevant data is collected and analysed as required.
⇗ Conduct regular visits to field offices and project sites to monitor
program performance. Provide feedback to staff on gaps and areas for
improvement and identify needs for ongoing capacity building
⇗ Support field teams in implementation of programme activities by tracking
and following up on planned activities under the project
⇗ Conduct program reviews for the projects in each location and ensure
implementation meets donor timelines and guidelines
⇗ Coordinate activities with FCA’s Area Managers and other Project Managers
to ensure complementarity of FCA’s education programme/projects
⇗ Compile progress reports about the project as per the donor agreements and
ensures timely submission of the same
Project Monitoring
⇗ Review and monitor budget Vs expenditure between narrative and project
financial reports on monthly basis and ensure management is informed in case
of over-/under spent affecting program results.
⇗ Facilitate the provision of technical guidance and support to staff to
ensure program quality and cost-effectiveness
⇗ Responsible for the preparation and review of project reports and ensure
they are delivered on time, are of good quality and according to donor
requirements and FCA standards.
⇗ Proactively monitor program implementation, promptly reporting unexpected
delays, costs or quality issues, and resolving issues and initiating
appropriate corrective action, and adapt the project work plan as appropriate
if/when deemed necessary and if aligned with FCA and donor approval
External relations and donor liaison
⇗ Build and maintain relationships with target communities, relevant local
authorities UNHCR, OPM, PRM Desk Office District Education Offices, other
implementing partners and key stakeholders to create a network of
collaboration to positively support programme implementation in line with
government requirements and implementing donors
⇗ Attend sector level meetings development and humanitarian/emergency at
settlement and district level, and if required, at national level, and other
networking forums for learning and sharing good practices where applicable


Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The ideal candidate for the Finn Church Aid FCA Project Manager job must
hold a Master’s Degree in Project management, International Education
development, International studies, business or related field as well as
professional certification.
⇗ At least four years’ experience in working in development and humanitarian
program related field operation or field activities in developing countries
and knowledge of Education in Emergencies
⇗ Proven experience and capacity in project management PMER, including
project financial management
⇗ Good understanding of the Ugandan education context
⇗ Flexible and capable of working and living in difficult circumstances in a
multicultural environment
⇗ Detailed and thorough understanding of the operational refugee context in
Uganda
⇗ Previous experience managing donor grants is a MUST
⇗ Experience in cooperating with local authorities, international actors and
UN agencies
⇗ Proven team management and orientation skills and ability to work
effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff
⇗ Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills
⇗ Ability to travel/frequent field visits to all 4 target
settlements/districts

How to Apply ⇒
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below

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Deadline 28 th July 2020

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