LIFT Project Manager NGO Careers – World Vision Uganda
About the Organization
World Vision International is an ecumenical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization. It was founded in 1950 by Robert Pierce as a service organization to provide care for children in Korea. In 1975, emergency and advocacy work was added to World Vision's objectives.
Job Description
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Management
Familiar with the concept of LIFT and its new approach to ensure project implementation aligns with the objectives of LIFT
Provide overall leadership in managing and coordinating the implementation of activities according to the implementation work-plan and budget
Prepare Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) based on approved and funded proposal.
Guide and provide technical support to staff on Child Protection Child Wellbeing, Education / ECD and MPHSS standards and other project interventions.
Timely develop project procurement plans and ensure project procurements are conducted timely.
Routinely conduct monitoring of implementation of project activities ensuring high level of standards in implementation of activities.
Continue to reflect on the approach and adjust the project activities and implementation based on the learning with support from the Global Adviser, WV Korea and WV Uganda teams.
Ensure coordination of the Child Wellbeing staff and volunteers across age groups and support the implementation of inter-generational activities.
Monitor and manage projects’ budgets in line with grants agreements and standards.
Risk management by monitoring, addressing and reporting any risks to management of program funds and budgets.
Ensure assets of the project in the operations are safe and secure in line with projects’ grant regulations, MoUs and agreements.
Support audit processes in line with the projects’ audit regulations
Networking and collaboration
Promote the LIFT concept and approach internal and external to WV
Support to conduct orientations or sharing with key stakeholders such as the interagency groups, clusters, local government coordination groups, etc.
Ensure WV is adequately represented in Sector coordination meetings at settlement and zonal level.
Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners, resource persons and other stakeholders in planning and implementation of project activities for the different age groups and across sectors.
Develop a database of strategic networks and partnerships for advocacy within the project area.
Facilitate the integration of advocacy for children in line with project intervention areas
Build strong relationship with OPM, local leaders, RWCs within the project area.
Staff performance management and supervision
Support to build a team culture of innovation, learning, new mindset and going outside of the box
Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff and volunteers in project implementation and delivery of LIFT for child wellbeing outcomes.
Share any gaps in capacity and knowledge of the Child Wellbeing staff and volunteers with the Global Adviser and the National Advisers of WV Uganda
Identify staff capacity, psychosocial and other needs, and work with P&C to ensure needs are met to promote staff welfare and wellbeing.
Provide guidance to Project staff in LIFT implementation, planning and preparation of M&E documents.
Set SMART performance targets and conduct quarterly conversations with the Project staffs
Develop and implement coaching and mentorship plans with Project staffs including building their capacity on LIFT approach
Ensure 100% participation of staff in devotions and spiritual nature related events/activities
Spear head monthly project review meetings with Project staff.
Ensure team work among project team to ensure quality and timely implementation
Provide technical guidance and support supervision to project staffs
Staff develop leave plans and take leave days in the systems
Ensure staff comply with WVI online mandatory trainings like security, data management PSEA, etc.
Monitoring and Evaluation, accountability, documentation and reporting
Work with the MEAL team to design and implement Action Learning activities as part of the evidence generations for the LIFT pilot
Ensure the consultation and participation of children, adolescents and caregivers in all project interventions.
Support the Child Wellbeing staff and volunteers to conduct consultation with children, adolescents and caregivers to set up a gender and child friendly accountability mechanism in each project site
Support the MEAL Officer to ensure the functionality and usage of all project feedback mechanisms and participate in the collection of feedback from the community and other stakeholders
Facilitate effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with grants’ agreements, LIFT framework, minimum standards and tools
Establishment of functional project level M&E system that is tailor to the design of LIFT and the utilization of the information in liaison with MEAL team.
Work with MEAL staff to develop a registration system that can support analysis of participants’ profiles (making sure the right targeting approach)
Manage project information and documentation processes, and ensure effective communication of the project results.
Prepare quality reports and submit (progress against delivery of outputs and achievement of outcomes, etc) to Support Offices, and UN partner agencies as per the grant agreements and regulations.
Support to develop marketing and comms products for the LIFT fundraising efforts
Share lessons learned and reflection from the LIFT pilot with WV stakeholders
Any other business as assigned by supervisor including participation in key committees and task forces and ensuring that the partner works
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Degree in Relevant Field:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, project management, logistics, or a related field.
A master’s degree or MBA may be preferred, especially for senior positions.
Project Management Certification:
Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification are highly valued.
Additional certifications in logistics, supply chain management, or infrastructure management may be advantageous
Experience Requirements:
Relevant Experience:
Several years of experience in project management, particularly in the areas of logistics, infrastructure, finance, or technology.
Proven experience managing large-scale projects or complex initiatives.
Industry-Specific Experience:
Experience in industries like logistics, transportation, construction, or IT infrastructure is often required.
Familiarity with the specific regulations, standards, and practices of the industry.
How to Apply
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