About US:
Restless Development is an international non-profit organization which is embarking on becoming the global banner carrier for youth-led development; demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development. Over the past five years, Restless Development has more than tripled the size of its budgets and programmes, and has been repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, DFID, UNICEF and others.
About Youth Internship Programme:
Over the two years, the Internship programme has equipped 150 young graduates (ages 23-30) with employability, entrepreneurship and leadership skills combined with the practical experience necessary to work, lead, and contribute to development efforts.
Job Summary: The Assistant Programme Coordinator (APC) will support our Youth Internship programme and our alumni network activities. The APC will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the youth internship programme, ensuring that all objectives are achieved. The incumbent will also take lead in programme implementation, working closely with the Programme Manager and Programme Officer. S/he will ensure regular support is provided to the young people and host employers participating in the programme. S/he will also monitor project progress, enabling timely reporting to donors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme design & implementation: 50%
· Deliver training events and coordinate exposure visits
· The incumbent will plan and lead site visits to employers to review the progress of each intern hosted, including discussion and resolution of any challenges
· The job holder will also plan and lead debrief at the end of each cycle of internships with interns and host employers, including career fair
· Coordinate the documentation of a business case of the internship programme
· Steer the coordination of dissemination events to share programme learning
· Manage and provide direction to the coordination of alumni network initiatives
· Design and oversee ongoing career guidance and job placement support for interns and alumni.
2. Monitoring & Reporting: 20%
· Provide regular written and verbal reports tracking progress against the work plan and implementation schedules
· The job holder will also administer M&E tools (e.g. KAP and follow-up surveys etc.) and support analysis of data collected to ensure continual programme improvement
· Technically support the coordination of the final programme evaluations
· Lead develop development of donor reports and unit monthly progress reports
3. Financial Planning & Management: 15%
· Manage and monitor the programme budget with support of the Programme Manager and finance team
· The incumbent will also ensure that all funds are accounted for on time and accompanied by the required documentation enabling accurate and timely reporting
· Prepare and submit financial reports with support of the Programme Manager and finance team
· Uphold financial policy and procedure
4. Partnership Support: 10%
· Build and strengthen effective working relationships with programme stakeholders, in particular host employers and interns
· Coordinate partnership events and activities to raise the profile of the programme and secure leverage and other commitments of support
· Oversee the development and dissemination of communication materials about the programme, including case studies and news letter
5. Other: 5% Perform any other duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Restless Development Assistant Programme Coordinator Youth Internship Programme should hold a Degree in relevant field of study
· At least two to three years’ experience in programme design and implementation, including proven experience relating to youth livelihoods and employment
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent numeracy skills, with experience in budget management
· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound operational decisions quickly
· Previous experience of developing and delivering interactive training for young people
· Past exposure and experience of mentoring and/or providing career guidance to young people
· Prior experience of compiling project reports for external audiences, including donors and other stakeholders
· Broad knowledge and understanding of contemporary development issues, particularly those related to youth livelihoods and employment
· Past experience of supporting youth volunteering, internship and/ apprenticeship programmes is desired
· Prior exposure of working in and/or engaging the private sector will be an added advantage
· Previous experience of working in a youthful, multi-cultural environment is desired
· Personal commitment to Restless Development’s mission and values.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed application, form, download here and send it to: ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org, stating the vacancy job title Uganda – APC Youth Internship Programme.
Deadline: 11th December 2015 by 5:30 pm (East Africa Time)