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• The incumbent will lead sensitization of key
  youth actors on the programme;
• The jobholder will also lead selection and
  mapping of research teams, CSOs and private sector partners;
• Lead training of research teams, CSOs
  partners, private sector partners and VSLA Network Champions;
• Offer support in the development of training and other
  relevant materials drawing on best practices;
• Offer technical assistance to the research
  teams during field work;
• Support research teams to edit and review
  the research outputs, including final reports before dissemination;
• Support the research team’s advocacy work by
  coordinating the private sector engagement and District Youth Working
  group meetings
• Coordinate quarterly private sector
  engagement meetings and dialogues

• Work closely with research teams to develop
  monthly programme work plans
• Keep regular communication with research
  teams and provide backstopping logistical support when necessary
• Support welfare of research teams, and
  follow up on issues as required
• The jobholder will develop checklist of
  items to support travels and field activities
• Coordinate all logistical support for the
  research teams
• Develop logistical checklist to guide
  activities and activities support
• The jobholder will take lead in the procurement
  of all programme items
• Ensure that safety and security measures are
  in place and are adhered to at all times
• Keep
  consistent detailed records of logistical aspects of the programme
• Keep in constant communication with research
  team and programme coordinator
• Lead on logistical arrangements for recruitment,
  training, community consultations and dialogues, private sector
  engagement, travels, research and other programme related activities
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to
  youth researchers

• Support research teams to manage funds for
  field work
• The jobholder will make payments for
  programme related activities and keep accurate records of financial
  expenditure
• Manage project budgets
• Ensure that financial management adheres to
  Restless Development policies
  ad procedures
• Support the programme Coordinator in
  tracking the project budget
• Provide regular updates to the programme
  coordinator as required.

• Track the project progress and feedback from
  key programme stakeholders
• Document change stories and learning to
  inform the programme
• The incumbent will gather evidence, facts
  and other relevant data to support programme documentation
• Establish and maintain database for the project
• Support the programme coordinator to update
  Restless Development on project progress and seek advice as necessary

• Other duties as required, including occasional
  work on weekends for which time off in lieu can be taken

• The applicants for the Restless Development
  Programme Officer jobs must hold Bachelor’s degrees in relevant field of
  study
• At least one year experience of implementing
  programmes
• Previous experience of making logistical
  arrangement for organizing events and meetings
• Prior experience in asset management and procurement
• Previous finance management experience
• Effective verbal and written communication
  and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills including Excel,
  and Word
• Ability to solve problems and make sound operational decisions
• Excellent budget management skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Previous
  experience in budget management is desired
• Experience
  in working in a multi-cultural environment
• The
  individual must be results-orientated, highly self-motivated and have
  demonstrated analytical skills.
• The
  successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
  of a rapidly growing and developing organization and be personally
  committed to Restless Development’s mission and values.
• Desirable: 
  Lusoga, Ateso or Luo speaking candidates for these locations i.e. Kamuli,
  Lira and Tororo

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