Welthungerhilfe (WHH), founded in 1962, is today one of the biggest non-governmental aid and development agencies in Germany. The objective of the program in Uganda is to improve livelihoods of the most vulnerable population in rural areas through interventions that increase their Food and Nutrition Security, improve sustainable access to WASH services and support the employability of the youth through vocational and life skills training. We understand that livelihoods of the rural population in Uganda have improved in a sustainable way when people are able to meet their basic food needs, have access to clean drinking water and safe sanitation, live in a healthy environment and take up opportunities to earn and diversify a decent income.
Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills, and your time?
Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe! As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:

Project Manager – Gender, Menstrual Health Management and Sexual Reproductive Health Welthungerhilfe Project Office – Katakwi: with travels to Karamoja & Kampala:

Start date: November 15, 2021

Objective of the position:
Contribute to further improving the integration of gender transformative approaches and gender mainstreaming in the project areas.

Tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
• Management of assigned partner implemented project in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Katakwi and Amuria in line with BMZ donor and Welthungerhilfe rules and standards for implementation of projects
• Coordinates activities with partner organizations, and Welthungerhilfe programs in Teso, Karamoja and Country Office
• Responsible for Building Capacity of national partner organizations in Gender Transformative Approaches, Menstrual Health Management, the Graduation Approach, Advocacy, Participatory Monitoring Tools and Approaches, Finance and Administration etc.
• Manage the project budget for WHH and support the national partner organizations with their budget responsibilities, and ensure oversight of all spending
• Manages staff according to Welthungerhilfe leadership principles, staff policies and Welthungerhilfe strategy
• Represents Welthungerhilfe in gender and advocacy networks and expands the organization’s exchange with civil society, government and development partners within Gender, SRHR and MHM forums
• Contributes to building capacity of Welthungerhilfe staff on gender transformative approaches

Required qualifications, competencies, and experience
Qualifications & Experience
• BSc / MSc in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or Project Management
• Strong project management capacity in the context of Gender Transformation, PSEAH, SRHR, Economic strengthening and MHM (planning, coordination, staffing, steering and monitoring)
• Proven experience as Head of Project for at least 3 years in a project of a similar scale and complexity
• Proven experience in project implementation focusing on Gender, Advocacy, Livelihoods and MHM, preferably with international organizations for at least 5 years
• Proven knowledge on gender transformative approaches and men and boys’ engagement in gender interventions
• Proven knowledge on the Ugandan policy context regarding gender equality, MHM, SRHR and sexuality education
• Proven experience in working with national partner organizations
• Experience in the implementation of the Graduation Approach is an asset

Competencies
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Strong working knowledge in English (spoken and written)
• Capacity to multitask and coordinate activities under pressure in urban and rural areas respectively
• Knowledge of MEAL, nutrition and agriculture is an added advantage