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• The
  incumbent will design and implement effective work plans that allow for
  timely and ongoing progress review of all key outputs and financials;
  monitor and report on partner performance on meeting obligations of
  partner agreement including targets and reporting deadlines.
• Work
  in liaison with relevant CRS and partner staff to ensure that the project
  implementation is in accordance with CRS programming principles and CRS
  core values.
• Take
  part in the design of developing and testing the long term savings product
  and identifying partners for linking SILC members to this product.
• Responsible
  for the design and facilitation of 
  training workshops for partner staff and field teams in integration
  of SILC with the formal financial system via Mobile Money systems in
  Uganda
• Actively
  monitor partner and project activities and progress against targets on a
  regular basis. Analyze the information captured through SILC MIS, other
  Mobile Money component specific data and provide monthly trend analysis.
• Send
  monitoring reports with recommendations for follow-up action; report and
  suggest solutions for any concerns about partners or project related
  issues.
• Work
  in liaison with MIS, M&E Staff and partners to ensure strong systems
  are in place for the development of surveys and project evaluations for
  the Mobile Money linkage component.
• Carry
  out frequent field level monitoring and providing feedback and support to
  partners on program implementation.
• Monitor
  and manage expenses for the project, ensuring adherence to Mobile Money
  component budgets and compliance with donor requirements.
• Intuitively
  verify that progress reports and financial reports are received from
  partners prior to report submission deadline. Review and assess
  information provided by the partner in the narrative and financial
  reports. Take follow-up action as required.
• Ensure
  the proper maintenance of all files, records and documents relating to the
  project.

• Introduce
  the new Mobile Money Integration with SILC concept to partners and do
  initial partner assessments to determine areas in need of capacity support
  with regard to Mobile Money Knowledge.
• Steer
  the preparation and implementation of training and follow-up programme to
  all partner staff with regard to the integration of SILC and Mobile
  Payment systems.
• Ensure
  partners are trained in and knowledgeable of all donor requirements and
  deadlines.
• Actively
  support partners in financial advance and liquidation process, including
  processing requests for disbursement of project funds; reviewing and
  approving financial and narrative reports; and ensuring that partner
  manages and tracks expenses against approved budget.
• Proactively
  seek out advice, support and any other technical assistance required by
  the partner to ensure timely, compliant and effective implementation of
  the project.
• Perform
  any other duties as assigned by CRS senior management to support the
  project or partner. 

• The
  ideal candidate for the CRS job opportunity should hold a good Bachelor’s
  Degree in Economics, Microfinance, Business Administration, or banking and
  finance.
• At
  least three years working for a non-governmental organization or a reputable
  international organization preferred.
• Specialized
  knowledge of and experience with savings-led microfinance delivery
  methodologies (internal savings and lending models (Ex. SILC, VSLA, WORTH,
  Savings for Change)) preferred.
• Specialised
  working knowledge of the Mobile Money, Banking Sector in Uganda
• Past
  exposure and experience in New Product Development for Microfinance sector
• Prior
  experience in some aspect of project cycle management.
• Past
  experience in budget management, monitoring and evaluation tools and
  systems.
• Prior
  experience with institutional strengthening and partnership building.
• Excellent
  Computer, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess
  the ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent
  analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent
  inter-personal skills; demonstrating diplomacy and tact.
• Ability
  to provide direction and vision.
• Highly
  pro-active and self-disciplined.
• Willingness
  to travel.
• Serves
  with Integrity
• Models
  Stewardship
• Cultivates
  Constructive Relationships
• Promotes
  Learning 

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