Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, December 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization advancing children’s rights and gender equality. Operating in over 70 countries, we aim to create a just world where every child can realize their potential, particularly focusing on empowering girls to overcome poverty, violence, and discrimination.
Our ECW (Education Cannot Wait) project aims to improve learning outcomes in refugee and host communities in Yumbe, Adjumani, and Terego districts in Uganda.
We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee and implement this impactful project, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery in line with Plan International Uganda's country strategy.

Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Initiation
• Oversee project design to implementation, ensuring alignment with Plan’s strategic goals.
• Develop detailed implementation schedules and MEL frameworks for effective monitoring and evaluation.
• Conduct situational analysis and baseline studies to ensure project scope and targets are met.
2. Partnership Management
• Onboard, manage, and maintain relationships with partners to support project delivery.
• Organize partner capacity-building efforts and ensure compliance with safeguarding and accountability requirements.
3. Implementation Oversight
• Manage and execute project activities on time, within scope, and budget.
• Mainstream gender considerations into all interventions to deliver transformative outcomes.
4. Risk, Compliance & Accountability
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring adherence to global and donor guidelines.
• Manage the project’s USD 1M annual budget, ensuring value for money and compliance.
5. Leadership & Team Management
• Lead a high-performing project team with clear roles, responsibilities, and performance targets.
• Foster an inclusive and empowering work environment that promotes diversity and equal opportunities.
6. Safeguarding & Gender Equality
• Ensure Plan International’s safeguarding and gender policies are fully implemented in all project activities.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Postgraduate diploma in Project Planning, Management, or Monitoring & Evaluation is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience managing education-related projects with an international NGO.
• Proven expertise in project management, MEL frameworks, and budget oversight.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies
• Leadership with a focus on delivering impactful results.
• Accountability and proactive problem-solving in project execution.
• Effective partnership-building and advocacy skills.
• Strong data analysis and financial management capabilities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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