Heifer International

Heifer International Project Director Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Heifer International Project Director Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Heifer International Uganda looking for “Project Director”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before November 17, 2023.

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Heifer International Project Director Jobs 2023

The Heifer International has published a job vacancy announcement on November 08, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Director to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter Heifer International
Position Project Director
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Ten years
Application Deadline November 17, 2023

Heifer International Job Vacancy 2023

Effective project management (50%)

  • Provide overall leadership and management of the project including, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical direction.
  • Coordinate the overall operational modalities for the project, including interactions and relationships with HPI’s regional office and headquarters.
  • Monitor and provide feedback on project quality through regular team meetings, field visits, and regular communication.
  • Maintain excellent oversight of all project components and meet expectations for project successes and impact.
  • Ensure that project staff execute approved work plan activities and operations in response to technical direction and recommend appropriate adjustments to achieve project objectives.
  • Effectively manage project risk throughout each phase of project from start up, implementation and closure to ensure fulfillment of objectives by identifying issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and suggesting appropriate adjustment.
  • Oversee the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the successive phases of the project to capture project performance and results.

Position in Organization:

  • Position: Project Director
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda

Qualification:

  • The project director should have an advanced degree (minimum master’s degree) in a relevant field from an accredited university with at least 10 years’ experience in a leadership position, extensive experience, and proven expertise in the areas of technical /Project management skills in employment and skills development focused projects.
  • He/she shall demonstrate diplomatic management and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments, partners, thought leaders and other key stake holders including other implementing agencies.

Most critical proficiencies

  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects funded by major bilateral and multilateral partners.
  • Sound understanding of youth workforce development issues especially in the rural communities of the Busoga region in Uganda.
  • A good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment, and knowledge of the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
  • Experience in agribusiness development; a good understanding of agricultural and non-agricultural value chains.
  • Must demonstrate diplomatic management and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments, partners, thought leaders and other key stake holders including other implementing agencies.
  • Good understanding of gender and youth dynamics in development.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

  • Strong leadership, teamwork, mentoring and coaching skills.
  • Ability to prepare and present project reports in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
  • Must be able to assign and review the work of line managed staff and to use participatory management skills with senior and junior staff.
  • High level of interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Excellent skills and experience in collaborative working relationships with senior level government leadership, internal teams and partners.

How to Apply Heifer International Project Director Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/job/oqompfwj

The Closing Date: November 17, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
Job Advertisement Download
Official Website www.heifer.org
Related Jobs Uganda NGO Forum Jobs 2023
More NGO Jobs Latest NGO Job Vacancy

View More Jobs