Senior Program Manager at Habitat for Humanity

Job Title: Senior Program Manager (SPM)

Employer: Habitat for Humanity 

Duty Station: Kampala,Uganda

Application Deadline: 4^th Nov 2013

Job Summary:

The Senior Program Manager (SPM) will be responsible for the overall management of the HFHU programs and operations. The SPM will act as a basic link between HFHU and program departments at the senior management level on strategy and program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all program activities.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Programming:

• Lead the development of the programmatic strategy and support the National Director in implementing the
• HFHU strategic plan in line with those of EMEA and HFHI.
• Management, coordination and support of programs, projects and affiliates
• Coordinate, supervise and is responsible for the smooth implementation of HFHU programs
• Ensure communication between the department heads of HFHU programs and Program Manager of EMEA.
• Planning
• Assess and ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the HFHU program including well defined performance indicators and output monitoring mechanisms.
• Plan and develop department programs in accordance with the development plan of the organization.
• Identify new program opportunities that build on HFHU’s core-competency as a centre of excellence.

Budgeting and Reporting:

• Participate in the budgeting processes and oversee the implementation of program activities.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Fundraising: Proposal writing and seek out for funding opportunities Representation & Networking
• Organizational representation
• Ensure compatibility of HFHU work with local, national, regional and global development, strategies.

Human Resource Management

• Support Departmental Program Managers in the development of program structure and performance management processes,

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• University degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline.
• A Diploma in Project Planning and Management, a Certificate in Human Resource Management, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration would be an added advantage,
• Extensive computer proficiency.
• Post-graduate training in designing and management of microfinance programs an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience with a micro-finance institution, 5 of them in a managerial and budget handling position.
• High level of people management and project design and implementation.
• Willingness to uphold the Christian values and principles of Habitat for Humanity

How to Apply:

Qualifying candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and a detailed CV including telephone contacts and names and day telephone contacts of 3 professional referees. Applications should be submitted by email to:

Human Resource Department

Email: noffice@hfhuganda.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more details about Habitat for Humanity Uganda please visit our website: www.habitat.ug