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Monday 30 September 2013

Deputy Operations Manager - The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

Job Title: Deputy Operations Manager
Organization: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, (MGLSD)
City  Kampala,
Country Uganda
About MGLSD:

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, (MGLSD) with support from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and Irish Aid is implementing the Expanding Social Protection (ESP) programme in Uganda. The ESP programme is a 5 year programme within MGLSD which was launched in 2010 and is coordinated by the Social Protection Secretariat. It includes a pilot cash  transfer scheme (SAGE) providing regular cash transfers to older persons and vulnerable families living in chronic poverty in 14 pilot districts, reaching 15% of households in target districts.  Our client Maxwell Stamp PLC has been providing technical support to MGLSD to implement the ESP Programme.



Job Summary: The Deputy Operations Manager is answerable to the SAGE Operations Manage. The Deputy Operations Manager work within the SAGE pilot unit of the Secretariat, with responsibility for supporting the smooth implementation of SAGE operational tasks according to the agreed time frame and budget.  S/he will ensure all district staff involved in the SAGE are performing to a high standard and delivering the required deliverables.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The candidate should possess a Master's degree in Economics, Development studies or social sciences or similar area of study and at least five (5) years experience at a senior management level managing programs in a challenging environment.
Experience of working in collaboration with government (local or national) implementing development programmes.
Proven ability to plan strategically and manage organisational security systems and procedures.


How to Apply:

All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their applications to:  Aclaim Africa Ltd, Plot M99 Nakasero Hill Lane RD , P. O. Box 7202, Kampala, Uganda

Email: recruitment@aclaimafrica.corn

Applications should consist of a cover one, Curriculum Vitae (3 pages maximum) and copes of academic certificates and two letters of reference. If you do not hear from us by 31st October 2013 please consider your application unsuccessful.
Deadline: 3rd October, 2013