Chief of Party Jobs Vacancy at Save the Children - Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party - Kampala

Employer: Save the Children - Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 20th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Academic back ground and Experience;

• A Master’s Degree in Education, Administration, Management or related field is required;
• At least 10 years demonstrated technical and management experience in education, with experience in sub-Saharan Africa preferred;
• Technical understanding of primary education issues;
• COP experience in education with an emphasis on girls’ education strongly preferred;
• At least 8 years of demonstrated excellence in senior level management and leadership, including direct supervision of professional and support staff, evaluation of staff performance, and contract/grant management is preferred;
• Experience in institutional capacity building of government counterparts at the national and/or local level is preferred; strong analytical skills related to this technical area a plus;
• Excellent past performance references are required;
• Demonstrated experience managing operations for a multi-million dollar complex, donor-funded project is preferred;
• Ability to identify, address and resolve communication issues within the activity and with external stakeholders and coordinating multiple implementing partners or institutions within Uganda or the region is preferable;
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, a collaborative and flexible manner, creativity and willingness to innovate;
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with USAID/Uganda, host government partners at the national and district levels, and personnel within the activity is required; strong visionary leadership and demonstrated professional accomplishments;
• Excellent representational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
• Strong working familiarity with USAID regulations, procedures, documentation and policies;
• Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills is required;
• Significant experience managing and mitigating fraud and corruption issues preferred.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to apply:

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:
Only online applications shall be considered.
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.

The closing date for receiving applications is 20th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.