Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 04, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DESCRIPTION OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordination and general supervision of ISP projects in Uganda
• Development of new projects, in partnership with the Desk and the Director in Italy, and with donors, local and international partners;
• Collaboration where possible and necessary in the implementation of project activities;
• Coordination, supervision and support for the implementation and monitoring of projects, in collaboration with the Project Manager on site and the Italy Desk, ensuring the implementation of projects activities and the achievement of their objectives;
• Coordination, supervision and support of the administration and reporting of projects, in collaboration with the Project Manager on site, the Italy Desk and the Administrative Management of the organization in Italy;
• Collaboration in the search for funding opportunities (national and international);
• Communication and collaboration with project partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Human resource management and capacity-building of local and expatriate staff
• Coordinate and supervise local and expatriate staff of both Kampala and Karamoja office;
• Train and/or create training opportunities for the expatriate and local staff of the Kampala and Karamoja offices;
• Coordinate the human resources involved in the projects for a correct planning and implementation of the activities;
• Coordinate resources efficiently.

Coordination and representation with stakeholders
• Maintain relations and perform a representative role with local and international partners and actors, such as authorities, institutions, financiers and donors;
• Establish and maintain political and institutional relations necessary for the proper functioning of the projects and facilitate their visibility both on site and in Italy;
• Represent ISP in Uganda from institutional point of view.

Office supervision and management
• Verify, ensure and monitor compliance with national legislation relating to all obligations (legal provisions, labor law, taxations, registrations, etc.);
• Guarantee the correct administrative and accounting management of the Kampala and Karamoja offices and of the activities carried out in Ugandan territory.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably with specialization in international cooperation or management disciplines
• Professional experience: minimum 5 years of significant experience in management and coordination positions and minimum 5 years of experience in the management and administration of international cooperation and/or humanitarian aid projects and in roles of responsibility.

• Direct knowledge of/previous experience in the country;
• Familiarity with the policies, procedures and guidelines of major international donors;
• Project cycle management skills and preparation of narrative and financial reports;
• Proven management, planning (including financial), coordination and monitoring skills;
• Proven administration and accounting skills;
• Aptitude to work in complex socio-cultural contexts with different stakeholders (e.g.: local communities and institutions);
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage interdisciplinary and multicultural working groups;
• Leadership, problem-solving, team-building, facilitation and coordination skills;
• Ability to work under stress and meeting objectives and deadlines;
• Willingness to travel and move around the country and for short periods in Italy;
• Proven IT skills in the management of administrative software, management applications, office applications, online communication tools;
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) required;
• Proficiency in Italian (written and spoken) desirable.


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure

Send your application to info@365giorni.org  quoting UGANDA COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE in the subject line and attaching your updated CV, a cover letter explaining the reasons for the application and the strengths of the profile in relation to the characteristics required by the role.

Indicate the names of at least 3 references with e-mail and telephone number


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