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Job Summary

Job Title:
Programme Manager
Employer:
CBM Uganda
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:

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CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

Full-time

Programme Manager Job at CBM Uganda

CBM Uganda

Job Description

To reinforce our Uganda team, we are looking for a Programme Manager , who will act in the Role of Programme Specialist Lead: Implements complex/advanced programmes or projects, including budget, programme design and development, project monitoring and evaluation Manages a multi-disciplinary field project and programme staff Leads and guides multiple projects of significant scope and size May deputise for the Country Director or act in a country without a Country Director. The position is a position with 37,5h/week and only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the Uganda country. An expatriation is not intended.

The Project/Programme Management function is responsible for the management of one or more projects that align with CBM’s mission. This role includes the full cycle from development to implementation and administration to completion of projects. Management of the project is not just limited to the programmatic aspects of the project but also the financial aspects of a project. POs ensure that programmes are executed effectively, within budget, and on schedule, while maintaining high standards of quality and impact. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including local partners, internal stakeholders, and donors, to achieve project goals.

On top of their project management role, Programme Manager line manages Project/Programme Officer(s)/Coordinator(s).

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Project Development:

  • Responsible for the development of project ideas, project design; concept note, log frame, proposal narrative and activities for budget planning
  • Identify Partners in alignment with Country Director, Fundraising teams and Initiative
  • Collaborate with and support the Partner Portfolio team in planning and conducting partner assessments and addressing identified gaps related to programmes and governance.
  • Preparation and onboarding of partner (Kick off workshops; explanation of CBM’s and donor specific tools, processes, and reporting calendar).

Partner Capacity Building

  • Conduct Partner Programmatic Capacity building events/ trainings
  • Support the CD in Bi-annual/annual review meetings with multiple partners

Project Coordination & Quality Assurance

  • Coordination with partners on agreed activities and timelines. Ensure activities are carried out by the partner as per agreed timeline; communicating with partners on project progress; guidance to partners on implementation issues.
  • Manage Budget and/ or activity change requests: Alignment/discussion with partners, analysis of budget or activities and managing deviations, communication and coordination with relevant divisions

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

  • Conduct monitoring visits to Partners: Remote or travel on-site. Pre-arrangements and coordination with partner, ToRs development, documents check (including a high-level check of key vouchers), stakeholder meetings, debrief, monitoring report, follow up on agreed actions.
  • Evaluations: ToRs development, consultant recruitment, capturing and dissemination of learnings; follow up on actions.
  • Knowledge and Learning management: Documentation, dissemination, and representation of learnings/best practices – internal & external.

Reporting & Audit

  • Project Reporting: Review and finalize all reports, programmatic and financial
  • Check activity and budget status to calculate forecast and Request of Funds
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
  • Audits: follow up on programmatic and governance related actions.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify project risks/ issues and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ensure implementation, monitoring, and follow-up.
  • Compliance assurance: Ensure that implementing partner has programmatic systems, processes, and capacities in place to guarantee compliance with CBM requirements.
  • Support in implementation of Partner Assessment programme and governance related recommendations and actions.
  • Project Administration in ERP System (PROMIS/ NGO Online)
  • Set up of project in PROMIS and ensure project related data in PROMIS is kept updated during implementation and completion.
  • Timely Forecasting, Budget adjustments in system considering unspent funds & unimplemented activities, maintain monitoring system and carryout required status updates (forecasts, cost plan revision, upload of reports, Quick Status Review) etc.

Internal Alignment & External Stakeholder Management

  • Ensure internal alignment with relevant stakeholders
  • Represent CBM on behalf of Country Director and upon delegated responsibility to external stakeholders
  • Line Management
  • Line management of Project/Programme Officers(s)


Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).

A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application. 

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