Manager II, Project job at ChildFund International

Vacancy Title: Manager II, Project

Type: Full Time

Industry: Nonprofit and NGO

Category: Admin & Office

Jobs at: ChildFund International

Deadline for this Job: Thursday, June 06, 2024

Duty Station: Within Uganda, Moyo, East Africa

Job Details:

About ChildFund: ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization operating in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe.

ChildFund’s Values: ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. The organization promotes growth, learning, and leadership while contributing to its inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment: ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and representatives. The organization is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace and communities it serves, adhering to all policies and standards to ensure the safety of program participants. This position is subject to vetting checks, including a criminal records check.

About This Role: The Project Manager II will provide overall leadership and management of an Integrated Early Childhood Education (ECE), child protection, and livelihood project in Parolinya Refugee settlement. The manager will ensure project deliverables meet quality standards within budget and timelines, supervising staff, and coordinating with partners, local government, and national government.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Lead planning and implementation of ECE project activities, ensuring quality deliverables and targets are met.
• Manage the project budget and monitor resource utilization according to ChildFund International standards.
• Continuous monitoring of project activities to ensure quality implementation and data documentation for knowledge management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for successful project implementation, including participation in key working groups at subnational and national levels.
• Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports and maintain adequate project documentation.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project staff to ensure service delivery and growth.
• Undertake other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience in an international NGO, leading early childhood development programs in emergency or development contexts.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects, particularly in humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, supervision of staff, and building high-performing teams.
• Experience promoting children’s rights and knowledge of ECD policy and implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, Early Childhood Care and Development, or related field; additional qualification in ECD preferred.
• Postgraduate qualification in a related field is an added advantage.

Required Competencies:

• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others, respecting individual differences.
• Communication: Empathetic communication, storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results Orientation: Proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision Making: Good judgment, critical thinking, and innovation to improve outcomes.
• Resilience: Thrives in changing, demanding environments.
• Digital Literacy: Adopts and champions new technology relevant to contexts.

Other Required Competencies:

• Fluency in English; strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of international laws and conventions related to child protection.
• Change management skills, commitment to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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