Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, July 16, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role Purpose
British Council will implement the third phase of the regional Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme in the Horn of Africa – Uganda,Ethiopia and Sudan - as part of a consortium led by GIZ and delivered under EU and German (BMZ) funding. The British Council will be an implementing partner with a specific focus on working with civil society organisations in the above mentioned countries, to improve access to information for migrants and connections to alternative livelihoods options. We are seeking a Project Manager to be part of the BMM delivery in Uganda.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
• Manage BMM Uganda’s project finance as per British Council policy and client requirements;
• Manage the input and performance of project personnel including consultants;
• Manage emerging and identified risks proactively using the corporate risk management framework;
• Track and monitor progress, and oversee Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Build and maintain professional relationships with coalition partners and other key players;
• Stay informed of and attend relevant external meetings related to migration topics.
• Effectively manage resources for project activity:
• Relevant business processes (procurement, sales, travel and expenses, etc.) carried out in line with corporate standards using SAP where appropriate;
• Suppliers selected and managed to maximum value for money, needs of internal and external stakeholders analyzed, understood and fully considered.
• To identify, assess, report and monitor progress in addressing risks to the achievement of project objectives.
• To complete and compile timely and accurate MCC reports to capture programme progression, challenges and risks
• Deliver the monitoring and evaluation plan for Uganda, using the BMM programme’s monitoring and evaluation framework;
• Collect and record all quantitative data within deadline and according to corporate standards.
• Liaise with communication team, responsible for the effective communication and dissemination of the programme

Role specific knowledge and experience:
• People skills, ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines

Minimum requirements:
• University Degree in project management, business or social studies including in development, migration or Social Studies.
• Four years’ experience including at least one year in a managerial role (project management)
• Experience of managing the delivery of projects delivered through partners and / or using outsourced providers – through client/partner funds.

Desirable:
• Relevant Project management certification, PMP, Prince 2 and/or Project Management for Development (PMD)
• Management of Risk (MoR)


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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