Programme Director

About SOS Children’s Villages Uganda

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for vulnerable children. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 60,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. Works in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL – Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.

SOS’ Flagship Family Like Care (FLC) Programme-model provides holistic physical, emotional, spiritual, mental/cognitive child development needs for children who have completely lost parental care in collaboration with the existing community based structures across the locations. We take action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organization. We respect varying religions and cultures. We work in the spirit of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

We believe that Every child belongs to a family and grows with love, respect and security. We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures and we share in the development of their communities. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

Job Summary

The Programme Director provides strategic leadership to FLC and Family Strengthening (FS) programmes by ensuring the organisation delivers on its strategic goals to work with the most vulnerable children and families. Works collaboratively with the National Program Development Advisor and National Office Department Heads, to harmonize programmes at the location including Family-like Care, Family Strengthening Programmes, Schools and Medical Centre) in order to achieve the highest level of quality service delivery. As a member of the Senior Management Team, provides valuable input in to SOS CV strategy and objectives attainment.

Under the general direction of National Programme Development Advisor, the Programme is accountable for the following;

Key Duties and Job Responsibilities 

Leadership, Programme Management and Planning

• Drive forward the FLC and FS programme strategy that embodies the values, vision, mission and objectives of SOS and ensure it is being delivered in all areas of the programme locations’ work.
• Ensure that robust systems of planning and delivering projects are in place and implemented, from design and inception to delivery and evaluation.
• Demonstrate inspiring leadership in promoting the values, the vision, mission and goal of FLC and FS programme and in the implementation of the National Office Strategy at location-level in line with SOS CV National Office Strategic plan, Policies, Standards and procedures.

Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation M&E

• Ensure there is a shared understanding of, and drive towards, excellence within all areas of the programmes and that the service quality improvement priorities and actions are reviewed, and implemented across the Programme Location.
• Focus on quality in every area of the work by effectively managing internal performance systems such as M&E Assist and F&A Assist and individual annual performance reviews.
• Provides technical lead for quality M & E system design, including tools and methods, appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of FLC and FS programme.
• Conduct bi -annual and annual appraisals based on personal objectives and agree on SMART targets for each line report
• Facilitate monthly monitoring meetings to discuss progress against objectives and targets with each line report, reviewing areas of success and weakness or areas requiring further support and training, and make appropriate recommendations to the National Director.

Financial and Grants Management (20%)

• Ensure Finance Policy is adhered to and the Head of Finance (HoF) is supported to hold all staff accountable for expenditure and financial reporting for programme location.
• In conjunction with HoF, ensure that there is a robust internal control environment, including sound policies and procedures that safeguard staff and the assets of the organization and funding partners, and that improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the organization.
• Ensure that established policies and procedures on finance, and programmes are understood by staff, implemented and regularly reviewed.
• Develops and monitors grant agreements and sub-agreements with project partners.

Building and Nurturing Partnerships

• Build and maintain essential relationships with the community, Government and local authorities to develop appropriate partnerships and networks.
• Maintains relationships with current and potential funding sponsors and networks with other NGOs dealing with children to create a network for peer-learning and experience-sharing.
• Participates in community activities / forums dealing with issues affecting children and advocates children’s rights
• Develops a mechanism to obtain feedback on SOS programmes from partners and community and makes recommendations to the ND for corrective action.
• Represents the National Director at meetings, conferences and other networking opportunities within the area of operation.

Human Resource Management and Administration (20%)

• Ensure SOS is a healthy and safe environment and that it is fully staffed with properly trained and skilled members of staff who are supported to achieve the best they can for the participants and the organization as a whole.
• Ensures that staff adhere to HR policies, Code of Conduct, Employment Act, Child Protection Policy and other SOS guidelines.
• Support the ND to review and implement the Staff Development Policy to support focused and dedicated staff
• Ensure all key HR and Administration policies and procedures such as Child Protection Policy, Conditions of Service are living documents that are clearly reflected in the day to day work of the organization, are understood by staff, implemented and regularly reviewed with the approval of National Director.
• Ensure internal employee wellbeing is reviewed and supported throughout all FLC and FS work and activities.
• Establish, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders identified in the FLC and FS programme delivery strategy in the location.

Behaviours – Living SOS Values

Agency-wide behavioural Competencies (for all SOS CV Staff)

• Courage: We take action
• Commitment: We keep our promises
• Trust: We believe in each other
• Accountability: We are reliable partners.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Essential

• The Programme Director will hold a bachelor degree Social Work and Social Administration, Social sciences /Development Studies/Education.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Sociology, Management, Public Administration and other relevant social science streams will be an added advantage
• At least seven years of relevant work experience with an international NGO, in a similar role or related role out of which three years must be at senior management level.
• Knowledge of good development approaches including the rights based approach and empowerment approach to development
• Knowledge: M&E, PCM, proposal development, planning, budgeting, education, child rights, advocacy, public relations
• Demonstrable track record of success with program design, performance management, budgeting, learning systems and monitoring & evaluation.

Desirable

• Familiarity with project planning, financial management, program monitoring, report writing, and identifying fundable projects.
• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence partners and stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to communicate consistently, clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders;
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver required results in a timely and quality manner
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Project, SPSS).

How to apply

To apply please email cover letter, CV and copies of education certificates as a single document to sospd@truenorthafrica.com by Friday 7th September 2018. The heading of your e-mail should be the title of the position you are applying for plus the location; for example, Program Director Gulu.

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