VSO is an
international development NGO working in the Sectors livelihoods, education and
-health in Uganda. Position: Head of Programmes Based in Kampala with travel to
Northern Uganda and beyond.
Reporting to the
Country Director the Head of, Programmes will effectively lead the management
and growth of VSO Uganda’s holistic and integrated programme in accordance with
the Country Strategy and Programme Plans
The job involves:
• Contributing to
the development of th
e Country Strategic Plan through analysis of the
development context and needs, engaging all relevant stakeholders.
• Providing
leadership and management support to programme team, ensuring the effective and
timely management of the country programme.
• In close
collaboration with the Country Director, the programme team and with support
from the Regional Funding Manager:
o Develop, implement
and review VSO Uganda’s Country Funding Plan, including identifying and
o Explore potential
partnerships, prepare and submit quality and innovative programme concept
notes, proposals and budgets to donors, networking with key donors
• Effectively line
manage the VSO Programme Managers.
• Along with the
Finance Manager, develop, manage and monitor programme budgets.
• Develop strategic
networks enabling VSO to leverage a collective voice in support of our country
strategy.
Qualifications and
Experience:
Higher level Degree
in related field, with substantial (>5 Years) senior level programme leadership
and management experience in a complex INGO. Substantial prior success in
developing major, multiyear proposals. Experience in diverse, holistic,
integrated development programming including livelihoods, education and health.
Knowledge of Financial Management is desirable
To Apply Please go
to: Http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD0000007eRG7for Head Of Programmes
