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Vacancy: Forum Director, Uganda Humanitarian INGO Forum (HINGO)

Position Type: Full Time

Company: Save the Children
Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
Category: Admin & Office
Location: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
Deadline: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Summary:
Are you passionate about advocating for children and driving meaningful change? Join Save the Children as the Forum Director for the Uganda Humanitarian INGO Forum (HINGO). This senior management role involves leading effective coordination, representation, and advocacy for humanitarian efforts in Uganda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Coordination: Lead HINGO members in emergency responses, facilitate preparedness planning, and manage internal communications.
• External Coordination: Liaise with humanitarian partners and stakeholders to enhance coordination, represent HINGO at key meetings, and build a network of contacts.
• Advocacy: Represent INGO interests to stakeholders, ensure transparent coordination, and foster dialogue.
• HINGO Management: Oversee budget management, staff coordination, and ensure financial stability.
• Child Safeguarding: Promote and comply with Save the Children’s child safeguarding policies.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) or relevant senior experience.
• 10+ years in international humanitarian work with a deep understanding of the Uganda context.
• Experience in humanitarian coordination, policy, advocacy, and budget management.
• Proficiency in English and strong interpersonal skills.

Application Procedure:
Apply with a cover letter and CV as a single document. Include details of current remuneration and salary expectations.
Note: Rigorous background checks are part of the selection process to ensure child protection.

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Vacancy: Project Consortium Unit Manager

Position Type: Full Time
Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
Category: Management
Location: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
Deadline: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Summary:
Save the Children seeks a Project Consortium Unit Manager to lead the URRI project, funded by the Royal Danish Embassy. This role involves managing a consortium of partners, ensuring effective project implementation, and maintaining high-quality oversight across multiple districts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Development & Planning: Refine strategies, review partner plans, and provide strategic guidance for a unified programme approach.
• Programme Implementation: Oversee project implementation, address challenges, ensure quality, and develop joint action plans.
• Reporting: Review and ensure high-quality reports, maintain donor compliance, and manage financial aspects.
• Coordination & Representation: Chair technical working groups, represent the consortium, and strengthen stakeholder links.
• Advocacy: Use evidence to advocate for best practices and effective interventions.
• Risk Management: Address risks and ensure compliance with child safeguarding and fraud policies.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in development or social sciences with 10+ years in project management within complex NGO settings.
• Experience managing consortia, donor reporting, and project cycle management.
• Proven skills in leadership, coordination, and risk management, with a commitment to Save the Children’s values.

Application Procedure:
Submit a cover letter and CV as a single document, including current remuneration and salary expectations.

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