Project Manager

Project Manager (Palorinya-Obongi)

The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of Uganda Host and Refuge Community Empowerment Project (UHRC-UNDP Project). The PM will have direct responsibility for the project team, reporting to the Regional Area Manager. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered on time and within budget. S/he will also will be responsible for all coordination with other actors and officials in Obongi district and Palorinya settlement, including interactions with other Save the Children projects and teams.

The PM will work closely and liaise with the other senior project staff in other thematic areas to spur integration and benefit from project synergies within the response; while ensuring that project implementation is well aligned to approved design, SCI program quality benchmarks and contributes to SCI’s overall country and global outcomes and breakthrough for children.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Minimum of Degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Social Works and Social Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any other related fields of study;
• At least 7 years of relevant professional work experience in project management, livelihoods, microenterprise development, cash programming;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
• Strong skills and experience in all aspects of programme development, including programme/project monitoring, review & evaluation.
• Substantial experience of developing working relations with government, community stakeholders and children
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and commitment to capacity building of staff.
• Understanding of social relations and commitment to integrate gender, diversity and other power related issues into programme activities
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and managing grants.
• Demonstrable skills in resource and staff management/development and the implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, and systems in relation to these.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of West Nile, Uganda, and displacement (refugee) context preferred; and
• Knowledge of a local language
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and commitment to capacity building of staff, with proven skills as a trainer/facilitator and mentor.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
• An understanding of the role of INGOs and current development debates, particularly participatory approaches, organisational development and capacity building with/for both state and non-state partners.
• Understanding of social relations and commitment to integrate gender, diversity and other power related issues into programme activities.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful.
• Computer skills e.g. Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Commitment to Save the Children values

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on Tuesday 15, 2022 at midnight Uganda time.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents