Busoga Trust UK Job Vacancy; Project Manager; Rehabilitation Programme

Job Title:    Project Manager; Rehabilitation Programme
Job Location:    Jinja, Uganda
Employer:    Busoga Trust UK
Reports to:    Uganda Country Manager & Executive Director
Salary:     £1000/month (including accommodation and Health Insurance in Uganda).

About Us
The Busoga Trust is a UK based water, sanitation and hygiene NGO operating primarily, but not exclusively, in Uganda. Started in 1982 it has constructed over 2000 water sources in East Africa, reaching a million plus beneficiaries. The Busoga region is where the Trust derives its name, where it started work and where it’s main base of operations continues to be. The Trust takes its name from the Diocese of Busoga in Uganda. In 1979, the then Bishop, Rt. Revd. Cyprian Bamwoze set up a development programme with the aim of bringing improved prosperity and hope to the people after years of political turmoil and anarchy. His appeal to contacts in the UK for support led to the foundation of the Trust in 1982. The Busoga Trust provides sustainable access to safe water, improved sanitation and comprehensive hygiene & health education to the communities in rural Uganda.

Through this work, we hope to lift some of the burden of disease from the shoulders of the rural poor, allowing them to build  healthier, more prosperous communities.

Job Overview:
The Project Manager will mainly implement a programme of rehabilitation of non-functioning water sources, constructed by the Trust, Ugandan government bodies and other sector actors.

Job Requirements:

• Management experience, preferably in a developing country, excellent communication skills, strong planning and organisational skills, patience and a sense of humour.
• The applicant should also be educated to degree level (or equivalent), preferably in a related field.
• Prior project management skills and the capacity to manage time and workload effectively to meet targets.
• Ability to absorb information quickly, understand it and then make decisions based upon it within a short timeframe.
• Good working knowledge of IT; word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and comfortable with illustrative media i.e. photo & video production.
• Possess a basic understanding of budgeting, financing and accounts.
• Driving license (4wd off road experience preferable)
• Past exposure and experience of communicating with parties in all levels of organisation in a manner most appropriate to the party concerned.
• Significant experience in dealing with external stakeholders, including Government Officials.
• Excellent leadership ability; possessing confidence, humility and integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated individual, a “self-starter” able to manage their own time, coordinate staff and other parties and balance an extensive range of tasks without complaint.
• Comfortable operating independently; entirely self-sufficient with the resourcefulness and confidence to resolve situations in isolation.
• Strong planning and problem solving skills. Busoga Trust requires managers who provide solutions, not problems.
• A high frustration threshold and ability to cope with stress is desirable.

Job Duties:

• Ensure field activities are implemented on time through efficient planning and logistical management.
• Compile and send regular reports to donors and Trustees on all operational aspects of the project.
• Develop quarterly and annual work plans and budgets to meet targets successfully.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Local Government officials, keeping them abreast of project progress and seeking their feedback.
• Represent Busoga Trust at local, district and national levels in a professional manner.
• Develop the capacity of staff both within your specific office and others.
• Support the Country Manager in the overall development of the organisation,
• Make sure that all project staff are motivated and morale is kept high.
• Assist in the smooth running of the Guest House, helping its guests and the UK gap years.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as required

Deadline: 31/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please forward your updated CV and Cover Letter to:
Email: ukhq@busogatrust.co.uk