Save the Children: Project Manager, BPRM Job 2019
Location: Uganda, Uganda
Contract – Full-Time
Closing date: Friday 6 September 2019
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
Save the Children International is currently recruiting for a Project Manager, BPRM Project at our Arua Office.
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall coordination, planning, management and completion of SCI’s projects. The PM will work closely with the project team and liaise with other functional managers to ensure day to day activities are implemented within the established framework for the project, timescales, budget and quality.
S/he will continually monitor all aspects of project performance by instituting the use of necessary project management processes and tools. He/She will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and that every other person working for the project fulfils their responsibilities to make this a reality. By default, the PM will be the budget holder for the project and will be expected to provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful program.
To be successful for this role, you will have/bring the following:
- At least 7 years work experience with a minimum 5 years in project management of projects in an international NGO or similar organization.
- Demonstrable experience in all phases of project management.
- Demonstrable experience in monitoring budgets
- Proven team and personnel management experience
- Proven analytical and strategic planning skills
- Decision-making and leadership skills and excellent time management capacities
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and methodologies
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
Application information:
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. Please apply online by following this linkhttps://uganda.savethechildren.net/careers indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been your direct supervisors.Important to note:
* Testimonials/certificates SHOULD NOT be attached to application that is submitted online. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.
Application closes on September 06, 2019 at midnight Uganda time.
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.