Organisation: Lakarmissionen (LM)
Funding Source: Stromme Foundation
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About LM:
Lakarmissionen (LM) is a Swedish development organization j with the vision to support the desire and ability of vulnerable people to change their living conditions. This is done through effective methods and close collaboration with local partners in 40 countries worldwide. LM’s focus areas are Social Care, Education and Microfinance and, in addition, the organization also has a considerable Emergency Relief commitment.
Job Summary: The Program Manager is a management position at the Regional Resource Center in Kampala charged with supporting the Regional Director in the follow-up of the projects in the region as well as ensuring relevance and quality of interventions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
=Key to the role is to ensure that the overall regional programs are consistent with LM’s mission, Focus Areas and methods.
=Work closely with local partners, increase the quality in all aspects of the project such as the actual program, the financial reporting, narrative reports, etc.
=Apart from following up existing interventions, actively look for new project ideas and partnerships for potential future interventions or enhancement of existing projects.
=Strengthen and develop the relations with in-field project partners and ensure that they continuously develop their competence and capacity.
=Develop funding proposals and periodic reports to funding agencies and ensure that institutional objectives are performed in cooperation with partner organizations.
=Ensuring that LM has a comprehensive approach towards development and qualitative synergy between project components in a way that several components relevant to LM focus areas are represented in a project/program and thus forms a value chain that transports beneficiaries towards a better living situation.
=Responsible for building networks with likeminded NGOs, and firms.
=Create platforms for exchange and encourage partner organizations both locally and regionally to network more actively.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
=The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree within Humanities, Social Sciences or Development Studies.
=A minimum of three years’ working experience in a similar position.
=Excellent written and verbal communication both in English and French.
=Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field will be an added advantage
=Prior Regional experience will be an advantage
=Highly creative individual who possesses energy, self- confidence, and flexibility; thrives in a dynamic multi-cultural environment.
=Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Development Education concepts and Livelihoods development of the poor.
=Highly adaptable, be a good team player and of high integrity.
=Possess leadership qualities as well as excellent people and mentoring/coaching skills.
=Should be willing to travel extensively locally and regionally.
=Hold Christian ethos.
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the above job profile, please e-mail your application to: marcus.holmgren@lakarmissionen.se with a copy to ove.gustafsson@lakarmissionen.se
Please kindly attach electronic copies/scanned copies of your curriculum vitae, capability statement, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, photocopies of relevant testimonials; and contacts of three professional referees.
Deadline: 5th May, 2014
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