Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Ugandan nationals.

Position: Partnership Manager, Integrated Programmes (1 position)

Duty Station: Gulu

The Partnership Manager, Integrated programmes will work under the direct control and supervision of the Program Manager, Child Protection. The job holder will Initiate and take lead for regional program development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on integrated Child Rights Governance, Child protection, Livelihoods, health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS Programming implemented in the region. Provide guidance, capacity support and overall coordination of the regional partners with project planning, implementation, M&E and reporting.

Desired Academic back ground, Experience & person specifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in any relevant field. Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development or a Master’s degree in any relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years progressive experience in programme implementation, management and development with at least 3 of those years in a management position in an international development organisation. Relevant experience supervising community based social development projects and with International NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights and applying the partnership approach.
• Demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills a MUST with thorough knowledge of proposal development and program implementation.
• Experience of developing, maintaining and improving relationships with local governments, UN Agencies and other NGOs.

Application information:

Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children in Uganda

Plot 68/70, Kira Road – P 0 Box 12018 – Kampala

Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org

Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 29th February 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.