Vacancy title:
Program Manager

Jobs at:
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevolkerung (DSW)

Deadline of this Job:
31st /03/2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevolkerung (DSW) is an international development organization that
focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in history. We are committed to creating demand for and access to health information, services and supplies, and to securing their right for a brighter future. We achieve this by engaging in advocacy, capacity development, and family planning initiatives, which make sure the youth of today, are empowered to lead healthy and self-determined lives. With our headquarters in Hannover, Germany, DSW maintains four country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, as well as liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. For more information please see www.dsw.org 

DSW seeks to recruit a Programs Manager to be based in Kampala, and an Advocacy Officer to be based in the field. These are full time positions for an initial contract of two years with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance. These positions are open to Ugandan nationals only. They will involve travel out of work station. This is an exciting? Opportunity for a proactive individual with excellent English language skills (native equivalent), interested in working in a dynamic team to backstop programme interventions in the field of reproductive health and family planning. The successful candidates will ensure the efficient and effective implementation of DSWs projects in Uganda consistent with DSW’s mission, vision and strategic plan.

Program Manager

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Supervise the implementation of DSW's diverse projects addressing poverty reduction, sexual reproductive health and youth empowerment;
• Ensure sound financial management and quality project outputs by DSW and partners;
•  Ensure high quality and timely reports are submitted to donors;
• Promote and manage partnerships with local and national Government institutions;
• Liaise with national and international stakeholders, including donors and international NGOs:
• Seek funding to sustain and expand DSW's project portfolio;
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Core Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social science or relevant development field
• A minimum of 7years experience in working with a non-profit organization, of which 3 must be at managerial level family planning and global health (required)
•  Experience in the management of EU and USAID funded grants
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
• Proof of successful grant application and implementation
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, research and writing skills
•  Ability to work in dependently and in a team
  Flexibility in responding to changing work priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills (research applications, Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, Power Point)

Job application procedure
If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter) stating your salary expectations) with the reference to the “job title" clearly indicated in the email subject line to: jobs@dswuganda.org.ug 

Please note that only shortlisted will be contacted