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• Provide
  leadership and strategic vision of program implementation, development and
  management.
• Ensure
  that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners, and
  aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan.
• Monitor
  adherence to grant agreement, Mercy Corps policies and procedures and
  relevant external rules and regulations.

• Facilitate
  the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to
  design effective M&E systems.
• Manage the
  scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of
  the program in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure
  that M&E staff focus on assisting programs to generate practical
  information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while
  also capturing results at the impact level.

• Represent
  Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the
  field, in close coordination with the Country Director.
• Coordinate
  activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and
  other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

• Create a
  work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of
  excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement,
  and ensure all staff are effectively using, the performance planning and
  management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly
  providing constructive feedback.

• Coordinate
  with program and finance and administration staff to ensure operational
  systems are in place to support field activities including logistics
  (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security,
  administration and human resources.
• Propose
  design of new local policies as needed and in accordance with donor and
  Mercy Corps regulations.

• Work
  closely with the country teams’ security focal points to develop and
  maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all
  aspects of its work.
• Ensure
  that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and
  understanding of security management priorities.

• The
  applicant should hold a master’s degree in social sciences, management,
  international development or other relevant field.
• A minimum
  of five years of experience including three years in a senior management
  position, including at a regional/cross-country level.
• Significant
  experience with and strong understanding of DFID rules, regulations and
  compliance issues
• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills in English, including report development,
  writing and editing.
• Strong
  management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural
  issues.
• Prior experience
  contributing to donor-funded proposal processes including assessment,
  design, and writing
• Demonstrated
  understanding of both urban and rural livelihoods systems, climate change
  adaptation strategies, and resilience programming;
• Past experience
  implementing activities in Uganda – with a strong understanding of the
  current political, economic, cultural and historical context
• Excellent
  team player, with good communication and diplomatic skills.
• Possess proven
  ability to work independently as part of a regional team
• Excellent
  analytical and information management skills.
• Good
  organizational skills and ability to work under stress and in remote
  locations.
• Flexible
  and creative in planning and problem solving.
• Attention
  to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines and work
  independently and cooperatively with team members.

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