Send a Cow (SAC) UK ,Programme Coordinator Job Vacancy in Uganda

 Job
Title:   Programme Coordinator
Organisation: Send a Cow (SAC) UK
Duty
Station:
 
Kampala, Uganda
About
SAC:
Since 1988 Send a Cow (SAC) has transformed a
million lives, by helping African families and orphans to grow enough fo

od to
eat, sell their produce and develop small businesses that last. Providing
livestock, seeds, training and ongoing support, it helps families leave poverty
behind for good. The Send a Cow Group currently constitutes Country Programmes
in seven African countries plus the UK and USA, together with a Group Executive
which is based in the UK.

Job
Summary:
The Programme Coordinator will support the
Country Directors in building sustainable and successful Country Programmes
through developing and also bridging the gap between different stakeholders
within SAC so that the whole of SAC is greater than the sum of its parts.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Developing the Country Programme:
  • Technically
    support the development of the Strategic Direction of the Country
    Programme, and the Operational Plan, and ensure consistency with SAC
    strategy
  • Develop and
    implement jointly with the Country Director the Development Plan, to build
    the capacity, capability, and quality required to deliver the strategy and
    build the sustainability of the Country Programme
  • Support the
    personal development of the Country Director. Develop with the Country
    Director their Annual Review and Personal Development Plan for the
    approval of the Director.
2. Ensuring Quality:
  • Support the
    delivery of the Operational Plan, to ensure consistency and quality
  • Work in liaison
    with the Country Director to ensure that all Plans and Reports meet
    required quality and deadlines
  • Work with the
    Country Director and Group Finance team to ensure development of accurate
    and realistic budgets and adherence to financial reporting standards
  • Encourage the
    sharing of good practice within and across Country Programmes, and
    encourage the use of specialist input as required
  • Provide input as
    required into fundraising plans and delivery, alongside the Programme
    Funding team
  • Ensure that
    programme quality is maintained, and work with the Research and Impact
    team to ensure that appropriate Programme Monitoring and Evaluation is
    taking place
3. Communication:
  • Act as a
    champion and advocate for the Country Programme
  • Be the first
    point of contact on behalf of the Country Programme for communications
    from the UK, USA and elsewhere regarding requests for information, visits,
    etc., and assist in the planning as appropriate
  • Support the
    Country Director is up to speed with SAC developments, news, changes to
    policies, etc.
4. General:
  • In addition to
    working with their designated Country Programmes, the Programme
    Coordinator may also be involved in other development projects for
    example, programmatic development, partnership development, or researching
    potential new areas of operation.
  • As a senior
    member of the SAC Group team, you will support the strategy of SAC and
    undertake other tasks as required.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience: 
  • The candidate
    should have five years’ experience in a senior position in a significant
    sized local and/or international NGO
  • The applicants
    should hold relevant Bachelor’s degrees. Possession of a Master’s degree
    is an advantage
  • Significant
    first-hand experience of international development, and particularly the
    community development process
  • Past experience
    of managing multiple stakeholders
  • Significant
    experience of enabling positive change through influence rather than
    direct control
  • Past fundraising
    experience is desired
  • Experience of
    living and working in a developing country
  • Past farming /
    agricultural experience is an added advantage
  • Fluent spoken
    and written English
  • Excellent
    communication skills both written and verbal
  • Cross cultural
    skills, including working remotely with teams separated by distance and
    geography
  • Strong
    interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively and
    collaboratively
  • Strong numeracy
    and understanding of developing and managing budgets.
  • Networking and
    representing skills
  • Coaching and
    mentoring skills
  • Ability to
    manage multiple priorities and complex situations
  • Report writing
    skills
  • Understanding of
    IT applications
  • Other relevant
    language skills
  • Be comfortable
    working for a Christian organisation and be in sympathy with Send a Cow’s
    Christian values and Cornerstones
  • Proactive and
    forward looking leadership style
  • Willingness and
    commitment to share information and promote transparency
  • Results
    orientated
  • Very organised,
    yet flexible
  • Strong attention
    to detail and process
  • Possess the
    ability and willingness to travel
  • Commitment to
    and understanding of equal opportunities
  • Self-confident
    and personable
  • Sensitive,
    excellent listener
How to
Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to submit the
following documents as they do Apply:
Complete SAC Application Form,
CV’s will not be accepted
Send a copy the relevant qualifications
Submit ‘three key achievements’ according to
instructions
Be eligible to work in Uganda
Send the completed documents to:
applications@sendacow.org
Deadline:
Monday, 12th January 2015
NB: Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be
held on 22nd January 2015 in Newton St Loe, Bath.
If you need more
information about the position or on how to apply please email Janet Bolton,
Head of HR janet.bolton@sendacow.org or phone on 01225 871913.
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