Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• In-depth understanding of the various aspects of international cooperation (context, challenges, strengths, partners, functioning, etc.);
• Thorough knowledge in the specific area of equal learning opportunities, teaching and learning strategies, capacity building and mentorship;
• Knowledge of school policy development, continuous professional development (CPD) delivery modalities, school-based income generating projects, as well as safe and learning environment frameworks;
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies
• Experience in managing multi-million euros’ annual projects;
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring & evaluation and capacity development;
• Experience in knowledge management or organizational learning;
• Knowledge and experience in the education sector of Uganda, or similar contexts;
• Experience in managing the process of innovation in a team or in an institution.
• Very good information and communication technology skills (Excellent knowledge of MS office and internet);
• Experience and knowledge in Leadership and People Management;
• Skills in problem solving and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to show respect and to build relations on the basis of credibility and expertise;
• Engagement, sense of responsibility and integrity;
• Ability to be flexible and to work in a changing environment;
• Considering the working language of Uganda and the International environment, excellent knowledge of English is required

Responsibilities
The Project Manager Function covers 5 main results areas:

Result Area 1: As Project Manager:
Ensure that all management domains of the Project are covered (content/scope, planning, budget, quality, etc.) in order to ensure a smooth start-up, progress and the results of the Project.

Main tasks:
• Implement and close the Project with attention for proper planning and decision making and good representation of stakeholders
• Elaborate the multi-year planning, in consultation with portfolio coordination and with the partner as per agreements
• Develop the operational and annual planning
• Coordinate the activities and ensure their execution, in compliance with set arrangements and procedures
• Ensure the monitoring and evaluation system is followed up
• Plan and organize the needs for internal and external expertise
• Manage the main risks and opportunities and take preventive and corrective measures
• Mainstream the transversal and priority themes in the Project
• Be the primary contact person for the stakeholders of the Project, including the portfolio coordination
• Promote a results-oriented culture and ensure that management for results becomes a common responsibility for decision making, learning and rendering accounts.

Result Area 2: As Expert - Change Management in lower secondary school education:
Provide expert input, in the areas of change management for lower secondary education, in order to ensure the Project objectives are achieved.

Main tasks:
• Determine, in consultation with the partner, realistic change objectives throughout the results chain (which outputs, which transition/joint change management activities) based on a shared long-term vision on development and change
• Facilitate the change process
• Provide all necessary technical inputs in one’s thematic area of expertise
• Ensure that external expertise is mobilized on time when and where needed
• Keep oneself updated of latest developments in one’s area of expertise via scientific articles, networking, etc.
• Contribute to partner entity capacity development (for management, teaching and skilling practices)

Result Area 3: As Knowledge Manager:
Coordinate the learning process of how the Project contributes to the development of the Education sector in order to ensure that the knowledge and/or results generated through this process are disseminated

Main tasks:
• Assure the learning questions linked to the Theory of Change are well-defined in a capitalization plan
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of (qualitative/quantitative) data
• Document the experiences in an evidence-based way
• Ensure knowledge sharing with the stakeholders at the level of the Project (& portfolio), the (sub)sector.

Results Area 4: As People manager
Lead the team of which one is the hierarchical supervisor in order to have qualified and motivated staff.

Main tasks:
• Put in place an appropriate organisation in terms of roles and responsibilities at the Project's level
• Ensure that the rules and procedures which the head office has determined are respected
• Determine the objectives and priorities of the staff members
• Contribute to the recruitment of staff members
• Motivate, coach and follow up staff members
• Create an atmosphere of trust and accountability
• Develop the competences of staff members
• Promote a positive internal atmosphere and manage conflicts within the team

Results area 5: As Member of the Portfolio Committee:
Provide the necessary input and information for the further development of portfolio strategy choices, methods and tools in order to optimize country portfolio execution.

Main tasks:
• Contribute to the country portfolio coordination meetings
• Support the Portfolio Manager with promoting the portfolio strategy in accordance with steering committee decisions
• Develop stakeholder participation in the Project area in accordance with the portfolio stakeholder strategy
• Notify portfolio management of synergies with other Projects within the portfolio

Expected results of the function:
• The Project is well managed and achieve the desired results.
• Timely and quality technical input is provided to the team members in the field of expertise.
• The Project is documented for learning, institutionalization, and scaling up.

Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Education Management, Adult Education, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or other relevant field related to the area of expertise.

Details of experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in steering international development projects;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Management of Education based projects;
• An experience as team manager;
• Experience in several projects, from different donors, is an asset


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
All interested candidates should send their CVs to mary@futureoptions.org not later than Sunday 5th November, 2023, by 5 pm.

Application deadline: 2023-11-05


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