Programmes Manager, based in Kampala
Light for the World is an international disability and development organisation whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. We enable crucial eye health services and help empower people with disabilities in some of the poorest regions of the world.
Our programmes include:
- Eyesight – preventing blindness and promoting eye health for all
- Education – ensuring children with disabilities receive quality, inclusive education
- Empowerment – advocating for the health and rights of people with disabilities in their societies and within development effort.
We focus on the poorest and hardest to reach because that’s where we will have the biggest impact. We create change through local people, organisations and structures because we want our impact to last.
We are in the process of expanding our team in Uganda and looking for a committed
Role profile:
The Programmes Manager (PM) will report to and work under the guidance of the Country Director, and in close coordination with the Manager Disability Inclusion Advisory Unit and implementing partners. The PM will be responsible for effective and efficient execution of
ongoing programs, nurture the growth of portfolio in Uganda, as well as providing capacity development related support.
He/she ensures compliance with Light for the World’s policies, donor requirements and national laws.
Key responsibilities will include:
The Senior Programme Manager will be actively involved in direct project management of specific projects and day-to-day implementation of the more complicated and strategic contracts. This includes:
- Manage three programs on eye health and economic empowerment, and line manage program related including partnership relations and budget management
- Coaching and (peer) support to team of Disability Inclusion Advisory Unit and Disability Inclusion Facilitators to contribute to and ensure quality of capacity development and advisory work
- Provide strategic and practical support with development of training and resource materials, programme and facilitation guide, e-learning curricula, and a learning strategy
- Responsible for ensuring the programmes managed are compliant with all contractual obligations and that internal policies are implemented
- Ensuring contractual deliverables are of high quality and on time with limited quality assurance required by the Country Director
- Oversight and quality assurance of work plans, ensuring they are up-to-date, comprehensive and logical
- Ensuring monthly review of working budgets against expenditure with responsible staff and partners
- Coordinating writing of reports, proofreading and editing with limited quality assurance required by the Country Director
- Managing procurement of programme equipment and supplies
- Identify gaps and potential issues in project delivery and propose solutions and/or improvements
- Support the development of country strategy, direction and theory of change
Your profile
- Masters Degree in Development Studies, International Development, Programme Management or related field
- Minimum of 7 years’ project management and grant management experience in a similar INGO or recognized NGO role which explicitly involved donor funded projects
- Excellent people skills with experience in collaborating in a diverse and dynamic team
- Experience in partnership management, including government liaisons
- Proven effectiveness in leading and coaching professionals
- Professional intensive experience and hands on knowledge on broader capacity building, with excellent facilitation skills
- Innovative and strategic thinker always ready to adapt and learn
- Technology savvy with a proficiency in use of MS Office software packages
- High levels of integrity, accountability and honesty
- Commitment to Light for the World’s mandate and values
What we can offer as an employer:
We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organisation with strong expertise, a growing profile and a dedicated team.
Entry date: as soon as possible.
We are looking forward to receiving your application 23rd of October at the latest. Please apply using this link . A complete CV and a letter of motivation are important parts of this. Please let us know why you would like to join our team and why you consider yourself suitable.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
