Program Manager at War Child Holland

Roles

• To develop new programs and donor strategies for WCH.
• To Support institutional fundraising plans and provide technical assistance to WCH programs.
• To organise, plan and manage programs according to the War Child Holland methodology.
• To manage, develop, coach and mentor program department staff .
• To actively participate and represent WCH in partnership meetings/platforms and develop relationships with local partners, donors and international agencies.
• To compile and submit regular timely reports to the Country Director, Consortium partners and donors

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in International Development, Child Protection, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences or equivalent demonstrable experience in relevant fi elds (social work, community development);
• Minimum seven years senior management experience of development programs with leadership responsibilities;
• A successful track record in initiating, cultivating and securing support from a range of institutional and government donor agencies;
• Strong diplomacy skills; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment;
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, tools and systems (participatory methodologies);
• Excellent English writing ability and verbal skills for project proposals, reports and communications;
  Affi nity with WCH’s mandate.

Desirable:

• Specialization in Education.
• Strong technical s kills in psycho social support or Child Protection.
• Knowledge of Uganda and of Great Lakes Region dynamics (economic and socio-political context);

We Offer

The opportunity to start a new programme and make a real contribution to program development and country (and global) strategy in a fl exible, inclusive, and creative – but evidence oriented – organisation;

The opportunity to work in collaboration with an outstanding Research and Development team at HQ level;
A fair salary and comprehensive secondary benefi ts including opportunities to develop and learn professionally;

You will be located in Uganda, based in Kampala with travel in-country occasional travel to Amsterdam and possibly in the region;

The contract for is for at least 1 year in this position, with the intention to prolong.

War Child Holland Vacancy

• Program Manager (PM) – One Position Based in Kampala (with regular field visits)
• Start date: As soon as Possible