About US:
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We focus on three key areas of young people’s lives: livelihoods and employment; sexual and reproductive health; and civic participation. In Uganda we have been supporting youth-focused programming for over 15 years and currently operate in 14 Districts across the Eastern, Northern and Central regions of the country.
Job Summary: The Senior Manager will essentially provide Programme Governance and Direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all Restless Development Uganda’s innovative, youth-led programmes adhere to organisational quality standards and deliver results. The successful candidate will take charge of programme leadership and planning, personnel management, and support organizational strategic fundraising and effective finance management across all programmes. He/she will be part of the Uganda Leadership Team and will work closely with Restless Development’s International Programme Quality Unit. He/she will have proven management experience, a strong commitment to youth-led development, and the dedication to ensure successful delivery on our national strategy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme leadership and Planning: 45% Working closely with the Head of Operations, Programme Managers in each region and Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Manager, specific responsibilities include:
Managing the programme design, development and innovation efforts for Restless Development Uganda
Leading development of annual programme goals, expected outcomes, outputs, targets and define success of the different projects.
Leading a collaborative effort to define programme delivery approaches and performance criteria while ensuring that programmes are aligned with Restless Development’s Programme Quality standards, the National Strategic Plan and the relevant Ugandan Government policies and programmes
Performing over-sight of programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting, working closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation and Research Manager, including taking the lead on the development of the National Progress Reports.
Document evidence of good practice for both internal and external learning
Take full responsibility of programme risk management by analyzing data, anticipating, identifying and mitigating risk factors.
Actively collaborate with the Head of Operations to establish and manage operational systems and staff structures required to successfully and efficiently achieve programme outcomes
Develop new and review existing programme material to align with programme goals and Restless Development quality standards.
2. Serve as a member of the organisation’s Leadership Team, upholding organisational strategy and direction: 15% Organisational values and acting as a role model at all times:
Represent programme team in strategy development processes and ensure critical outcomes are properly represented and prioritized.
Technically support development of strategic partnerships, including representing Restless Development at relevant public events
Compile and submit regular reports on programme performance for the Leadership Team and national board to inform decision-making
Serve as the primary liaison for programme quality issues with the International Programme Quality Unit and other Restless Development offices, sharing best practice and coordinating support in priority areas
3. Personnel Management: 15% Work with the Head Of Operations to accomplish human resource objectives by:
In charge of recruiting, selecting, and orienting programme staff
Line management of Programme Managers
Designing and leading training and other capacity-building initiatives for staff in the Programmes Unit and others
Take charge of the performance management cycle for programme staff while ensuring that all staff in the Programmes Unit have up to date performance objectives and career development plans and that Line Management and Performance Management meetings are happening.
Ensuring programme teams adhere to organisational policies and practices
In charge of strengthening internal systems and processes for shared learning between the different programme teams and across the organisation
4. Contribute to fundraising and partnership efforts: 10% Working closely with the Country Director and the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager:
Contribute to programme design for new proposals and coordinate input from Programme Managers
Develop budgets, negotiate contracts and contribute to management of external partners
Technically support compliance with current donor agreements, including timely reporting
Contribute to the development of reports and PR materials to support the profile and visibility of Restless Development
5. Ensure effective financial management: 10% Working closely with the Country Director and the Leadership Team:
Manage the development of annual budgets for all programme units in line with the national and global strategy and ensure programmes meet reforecast requirements at all time.
Support Programme Managers to regularly monitor their unit budget
Ensure Restless Development finance policy is adhered to by programme staff
6. 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 applicant should possess a Graduate-level Degree in relevant field of study or equivalent work experience
Up to date knowledge of relevant national and international frameworks in the areas of youth livelihoods, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and civic engagement
Proven leader with at least five years of experience in international development designing and implementing programmes
Past experience of supporting youth-led and youth-focused programming across thematic areas relevant to Restless Development
Prior experience managing a team, including distance management
Past exposure and experience in designing and developing multi-year funding proposals for a range of donors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent partnership skills, including experience of working in coalitions
Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex information concisely
Capacity to lobby, influence and represent Restless Development at all levels
A commitment to the organisation’s mission and values
Past experience producing written briefings and other materials for external and internal audiences is desired
Past experience with Monitoring and Evaluation systems and research, including participatory research approaches will be an added advantage
The applicant must be results orientated, highly self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their completed application forms, download here, to ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org. Please note we DO NOT accept CVs.
Deadline: Wednesday, 1st April 2015