Job Title: Project Director, Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative
Employer: IREX International
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 16th August 2014
Division: Education Programs Division
Reports To: Deputy Director of Education Programs
IREX is currently seeking a Project Director for a Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative in Uganda.
This position is contingent on funding.
Eligibility: Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply
Duties & Responsibilities
• Strategic and technical leadership, with responsibility to ensure all program objectives are met
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with Ugandan youth institutions
• Serve as primary liaison with donor(s)
• Coordinate with local, regional and international organizations active in the youth, education and civil society sectors
• Establish and maintain systems for project operations.
• Maintain working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor project staff
• Coordinate with home office
• Oversee project budgeting and ensure budget discipline
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities
• Represent IREX publicly and support its organizational development
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of cooperative agreement and/or contract requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports).
• Experience in a leadership role in implementing development projects relevant to this solicitation.
• Experience in managing sub grants and successfully assisting indigenous organizations is strongly desired
• Demonstrated understanding of the political and economic situation in Uganda and of the current environment concerning youth
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work on a multi-national and multi-partner team
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior officials in government, with media and civic leaders, business people and international donors
• Outstanding English communication skills, both written and oral
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
How to Apply:
Apply Now
Closing Date; 16/08/2013
Employer: IREX International
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 16th August 2014
Division: Education Programs Division
Reports To: Deputy Director of Education Programs
IREX is currently seeking a Project Director for a Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative in Uganda.
This position is contingent on funding.
Eligibility: Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply
Duties & Responsibilities
• Strategic and technical leadership, with responsibility to ensure all program objectives are met
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with Ugandan youth institutions
• Serve as primary liaison with donor(s)
• Coordinate with local, regional and international organizations active in the youth, education and civil society sectors
• Establish and maintain systems for project operations.
• Maintain working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor project staff
• Coordinate with home office
• Oversee project budgeting and ensure budget discipline
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities
• Represent IREX publicly and support its organizational development
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of cooperative agreement and/or contract requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports).
• Experience in a leadership role in implementing development projects relevant to this solicitation.
• Experience in managing sub grants and successfully assisting indigenous organizations is strongly desired
• Demonstrated understanding of the political and economic situation in Uganda and of the current environment concerning youth
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work on a multi-national and multi-partner team
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior officials in government, with media and civic leaders, business people and international donors
• Outstanding English communication skills, both written and oral
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
How to Apply:
Apply Now
Closing Date; 16/08/2013