SOS Children’s Villages Head of Programmes Jobs in Uganda

SOS Children’s Villages Head of Programmes Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

Reporting to the National Director, he/she will lead the strategic direction and development of the organisation’s key programme themes in the National Association namely Alternative Care (family like care), Family Strengthening Programmes (FSP), Youth Development, Advocacy and
emergency response programmes.

He/she will lead the National programme development team, and works with counterparts in the national association, to ensure successful development of children’s programmes and initiatives across the country.

The Head of Programmes will ensure (or lead) the implementation of a quality assurance system within SOS Children’s Village Programmes including monitoring and evaluation. S/he will lead the development of the national programme development strategy, related budgets and action plans. He/she will lead and supervise Programmes Department staff members.

S/he will be a member of the Regional National Program Director network and will also be responsible for sourcing knowledge sharing and learning for as within and outside SOS Children’s Villages Uganda.

S/he will participate in and/or initiate activities of the civil society, with the aim to improve conditions and change policies and practices that undermine the well-being and rights of children of our target group.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Development and implementation of Programme Strategy

Lead and Coordinate the development of the MA Uganda Program Strategy and Priorities in
alignment with SOS legal frameworks, National Development Plan III (NDP III) and sustainable
Development goals (SDGs)

Set annual targets for the programme strategy

Dissemination of the Programme strategy across all locations and key stakeholders

Monitoring and evaluation of the programme strategy

Coordination of the Planning MA process

Coordinate the annual planning process for locations and Member Association (MA)

Disseminate the annual plan to all locations

Select the objective leaders for each thematic area of tannualnul plan

Coordinate joint review of the annual plan the at national level

Submit the annual plan for approval to the National Director, Board and International Office
Region (IOR)

Quality assurance, Monitoring, evaluation

Implement quality standards within SOS Children’s Village Programmes as described in
manuals, policies and concepts

Develop the MA annual report

Review and provide feedback on quarterly location and donor reports

Research management, documentation and learning

Coordinate and review all research related interventions in the National Association.

Source for research partnerships with likeminded organisations in research on child and family strengthening programme

Participate in international research projects within SOS- Children’s Villages International.

Source of knowledge sharing and learning foras

Provide technical support on evidence based advocacy

Financial management, administration, authorization and approval of expenditures

Coordinate the programme budget for the MA

Review and approve programme related budgets

Monitoring programme unit and projects budgets and financial reports

Provide technical support to programme audits

Review and monitor implementation of program audit recommendations

Fundraising and partnership development

Set targets for local and IPD funded projects

Coordinate

the development of the partnership

Sources for strategic partnerships

Source for funding opportunities for the programme strategic areas

Develop and/or review concept notes and proposals

Human Resource Development - Supervises, motivates, and appraises Staff

Initiate and support recruitment of programme staff

Provide technical support to National Office (NO) and Programme Development (PD) staff Hold
monthly with National Programme Unit (NPU) team and Programme Directors (PDs)

Conduct bi-annual and annual appraisals for direct supervisees

Conduct weekly departmental meetings

Ensure that succession planning is an integral part of each team member

Organise and link team member to ongoing programme trainings

Safeguarding

Mainstream safeguarding in all programmes at SOS Children’s Villages Uganda

Ensuring that key stakeholders are made aware of safeguarding measures and are supported in
implementing them

Ensuring that safeguarding is integrated in all management processes including recruitment, on
boarding, performance management, team meetings, annual planning process field-level monitoring, IWP, IDP etc.

Creating and maintaining a managerial and operational environment where the Safeguarding
Policy is effectively implemented.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualification:

A Master’s degree in Arts, Humanities, Anthropology, Social work and Social Administrations, Development Studies, Public health or an equivalent.

Experience:

At least 7-10 year’s professional experience working to influence human rights laws, policies
and institutions, preferably with NGOs, Inter-Governmental organisation or Governments.

Experience in networking and coordination, planning and implementing campaigns and events
that drive influence and stakeholder engagement.

Understanding of UN and donor operations at country and regional level.

Demonstrable leadership within a networked environment.

Functional Competencies (e.g. knowledge, skills, understanding, abilities…)

Superior communication and writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into a level appropriate for the general population and policy makers.

Strong analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences, including community
advocates, members of the public and local leaders.

Excellent planning, management and coordination skills with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.

Excellent representation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams.

Partnership building and management.

Skilled in the use of computer software.

Skills in working with children and facilitating child participation is desired.

How to Apply

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