Job Title: Partner Project Manager
Organisation: Malteser International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Job Summary: As the Partner Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, reviewing, reporting, and implementing a Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) and One Health Project, supporting the Suubi Lyaffe organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly attend technical working group meetings at national and district levels
- Regularly liaise with Malteser International local partners in Kampala, Arua, and South West for effective information sharing and communication
- Responsible to oversee the timely implementation of Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR), One Health (OH), and Malteser International projects with ‘own funds’ such as the long-term support to Suubi Lyaffe to ensure that scope, budget, time, and quality are in accordance with the respective project specifications, donor requirements, and Malteser International rules and regulations
- Ensure proper planning, reporting, documentation, monitoring, and periodic project reviews by closely working with the respective partner(s) and MEAL coordinator
- Jointly with Malteser International partner admin, ensure sound financial management of the projects and oversee all procurement efforts for supplies and services, ensuring that the processes are transparent and in line with Malteser International and donor regulations
- Proposal writing coordination, especially on Malteser International’s own projects such as with Suubi Lyaffe
- Contribute to organize an internal workshop on Lessons learned on partner project approach and management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s or (preferably) MSC in Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline
- At least five years of relevant experience managing similar projects
- Proven experience in project planning, proposal and report writing, networking, partnership-building, and working with INGOs
- Budget control and financial management, including the ability to read and understand financial data
- Conversant with Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR), Project Cycle Management, Gender, One Health, and Community Based approaches
- Good understanding of the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards and the IASC Guidelines on Disability Inclusion
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at the link below
Deadline: 27th November 2022