Job Title: Head of Programmes
Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
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 children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, 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.
Job Summary: Reporting to the National Director, the Head of Programmes lead the strategic direction and development of the organisation’s key programme themes in the National Association namely Alternative Care (family like care), Family Strengthening Programmes (FSP), Youth Development, Advocacy and emergency response programmes. He/she will lead the National programme development team, and works with counterparts in the national association, to ensure successful development of children’s programmes and initiatives across the country. The Head of Programmes will ensure (or lead) the implementation of a quality assurance system within SOS Children’s Village Programmes including monitoring and evaluation. S/he will lead the development of the national programme development strategy, related budgets and action plans. He/she will lead and supervise Programmes Department staff members. S/he will be a member of the Regional National Program Director network and will also be responsible for sourcing knowledge sharing and learning foras within and outside SOS Children’s Villages Uganda.
S/he will participate in and/or initiate activities of the civil society, with the aim to improve conditions and change policies and practices that undermine the well-being and rights of children of our target group.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Development and implementation of Programme Strategy (35%)
- Lead and Coordinate the development of the MA Uganda Program Strategy and Priorities in alignment with SOS legal frameworks, National Development Plan III (NDP III) and sustainable Development goals (SDGs)
- Set annual targets for the programme strategy
- Dissemination of the Programme strategy across all locations and key stakeholders
- Monitoring and evaluation of the programme strategy
Fundraising and partnership development (15%)
- Set targets for local and IPD funded projects
- Coordinate the development of the partnership
- Sources for strategic partnerships
- Source for funding opportunities for the programme strategic areas
- Develop and/or review concept notes and proposals
Human Resource Development – Supervises, motivates, and appraises Staff (10%)
- Initiate and support recruitment of programme staff
- Provide technical support to National Office (NO) and Programme Development (PD) staff Hold monthly with National Programme Unit (NPU) team and Programme Directors (PDs)
- Conduct bi-annual and annual appraisals for direct supervisees
- Conduct weekly departmental meetings
- Ensure that succession planning is an integral part of each team member
- Organise and link team member to ongoing programme trainings
Coordination of the Planning MA process (10%)
- Coordinate the annual planning process for locations and Member Association (MA)
- Disseminate the annual plan to all locations
- Select the objective leaders for each thematic area of tannualnul plan
- Coordinate joint review of the annual plan the at national level
- Submit the annual plan for approval to the National Director, Board and International Office Region (IOR) R
Financial management, administration, authorization and approval of expenditures (10%)
- Coordinate the programme budget for the MA
- Review and approve programme related budgets
- Monitoring programme unit and projects budgets and financial reports
- Provide technical support to programme audits
- Review and monitor implementation of program audit recommendations
Quality assurance, Monitoring, evaluation (10%)
- Implement quality standards within SOS Children’s Village Programmes as described in manuals, policies and concepts
- Develop the MA annual report
- Review and provide feedback on quarterly location and donor reports
Research management, documentation and learning (5%)
- Coordinate and review all research related interventions in the National Association.
- Source for research partnerships with likeminded organisations in research on child and family strengthening programme
- Participate in international research projects within SOS- Children’s Villages International.
- Source of knowledge sharing and learning foras
- Provide technical support on evidence based advocacy
Safeguarding (5%)
- Mainstream safeguarding in all programmes at SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
- Ensuring that key stakeholders are made aware of safeguarding measures and are supported in implementing them
- Ensuring that safeguarding is integrated in all management processes including recruitment, on boarding, performance management, team meetings, annual planning process field-level monitoring, IWP, IDP etc.
- Creating and maintaining a managerial and operational environment where the Safeguarding Policy is effectively implemented.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Arts, Humanities, Anthropology, Social work and Social Administrations, Development Studies, Public health or an equivalent.
- At least seven to ten years of professional experience working to influence human rights laws, policies and institutions, preferably with NGOs, Inter-Governmental organisation or Governments.
- Experience in networking and coordination, planning and implementing campaigns and events that drive influence and stakeholder engagement.
- Understanding of UN and donor operations at country and regional level.
- Demonstrable leadership within a networked environment.
- Superior communication and writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into a level appropriate for the general population and policy makers.
- Strong analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences, including community advocates, members of the public and local leaders.
- Excellent planning, management and coordination skills with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Excellent representation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams.
- Partnership building and management.
- Skilled in the use of computer software.
- Skills in working with children and facilitating child participation is desired.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, only electronic application are accepted, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address below;
The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development,
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,
Plot 53 Ntinda II Road,
Kampala, Uganda
Electronic Applications must be sent as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org
Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates or exceeds eight pages or electronically submitted as images will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Friday 20th January 2023