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• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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