Closing date: August 10, 2023
The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The Opportunity

The role has significant influence over development of the strategies through which the organisation will achieve its purpose. The Head of Programme Implementation (HoPI) is responsible for ensuring that Plan International Uganda's programmes and projects are implemented with the highest standards and quality for impact on the lives of children as defined in the Plan International Uganda (PIU) country strategy. The incumbent will be accountable for delivery of our projects on time, scope and budget as per project management standards.

The HoPI is a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and is expected to contribute to the development of Plan International Uganda’s strategic plans – both long and short term. The job holder leads the implementation of the strategy, providing leadership for PIU's entire portfolio of projects nationwide. The role has significant influence over development of the strategies through which the organisation will achieve its purpose. The HoPI is responsible for coordinating implementation, which requires significant tactical expertise.

The Individual

You have extensive experience (including international) in managing development programmes, preferably with a disaster response component, with large and complex budget

You possess demonstratable expertise in designing and leading the impactful implementation of significant projects; utilising good practice in MERL to set targets and adaptively managing to ensure achievement of results. You possess broad and deep understanding of the political, social, financial and cultural drivers of inequality; with practical experience of developing and implementing strategies for change

You possess significant experience in strategic financial management including understanding relevant funding sources, revenue cycles, budgeting and cost estimation, balance sheets, return on investment etc.You have experience in capacity building and prior experience in the design, delivery, or management of programmes in education, youth economic empowerment, humanitarian response in Uganda/East Africa or in a country with similar context. Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to relate effectively to a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds; proven track record of leading collaborative working relationships and resolving conflicts between parties with differing interests.

Location: Will be recruiting globally for this role, but the individual must be based in Uganda. Therefore, support with relocation is available.

Type of Role: Fixed term contract- 3 years

Reports to: Country Director

Closing Date: 10th August 2023

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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