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• Significantly contribute to implementation
  of the Strategy Action Plan (SAP) for Uganda through committed investment
  in the development and monitoring of the SAP Implementation Plan (SAP-IP);
  regular review of SAP and SAP-IP; and facilitate ongoing discussions with
  teams to continue to familiarize with the commitments laid out in the SAP.

• Plan and oversee multi-sector needs
  assessments and train others to assess specific needs
• Work in close coordination with the
  Country Director and the Program team, ensure the development of new
  program opportunities in line with IRC Uganda’s SAP
• Provide leadership in the design of new
  projects that address both emergency needs as well as longer term issues
  in Uganda, identify potential partners (local and INGOs) and donors for
  the same and develop quality proposals to address these needs
• In coordination with technical staff,
  identify local NGO partners; develop and implement capacity-building
  protocols for the transfer of IRC skills and experience to local
  government and national NGO partners
• Develop advocacy mechanisms and identify
  networks for coalition building

• Provide overall leadership and management
  to all IRC Uganda programs, by protecting and enforcing strategic program
  direction and growth.
• Regularly monitor all programs through
  periodic field visits (at least 50% of time) and review sessions and
  ensure that program implementation strategies are compatible with SAP
  ambitions.
• Mentor and train staff on identified areas
  – technical and program management issues
• Work closely with various stakeholders –
  local authorities, donors, NGOs, and other operational partners in Uganda
  through attendance in coordination meetings and other relevant forums
• Ensure appropriate management tools are
  developed for successful implementation of projects, including workplans,
  M&E plans, spending plans, procurement plans, etc.

• Work with the program coordinators/
  managers and the finance team to track monthly project expenditure against
  program budget
• Recommend grant and budget revisions in
  consultation with the program managers/ coordinators and field teams
• Assist in budget development with the
  field teams and program managers/ coordinators in consultation with
  finance and operations departments
• Review all program donor reports and new
  project proposals in collaboration with the program department, technical
  coordinators, operations and finance departments; ensure completeness,
  quality and timely submission

• Encourage constructive and productive
  communication between program and operations staff to guarantee timely
  service
• Ensure program compliance with internal
  control procedures
• Be aware and adhere to security protocols
  for the organization in line with the Security Management Plan for the
  country program

• Directly supervise 4-6 program staff
  (program managers/ coordinators). Matrix manage field based project
  coordinators
• Coach and build capacity of program staff
  leading to staff retention and enhancing program quality
• Coordinate the recruitment of all program
  staff, and recommend promotions, performance action for program staff in
  consultation with direct supervisors, Human Resources and the Country
  Director.
• Ensure the Performance Management System
  for all program staff is followed and carried out as required

• Liaise with counterparts, UN agencies and
  NGOs in the field to coordinate multi-sector integrated programs,
  standardize sector specific activities and obtain up-to-date information
  for program planning and implementation. Ensure IRC participation in
  respective sector specific coordination forums and help foster exchanges
  of program information, best practices and training materials with
  partners, involved communities and various line Government ministry
  officials
• Ensure regular communication between field
  program teams and program department staff.
• In coordination with the Country Director
  and the management team ensure effective communication mechanism is in
  place to facilitate access to information by all staff to enhance
  inclusive participation and empowering work environment
• In coordination with the Country Director
  and program managers/ coordinators liaise with IRC’s Technical Units (NY
  and UK) for technical guidance and support on quality implementation and
  new program design.  

• The ideal candidates for the IRC Deputy
  Director of Programs job vacancy should hold a Masters degree in relevant
  field (Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, etc)
• A minimum of 6 – 8 years of experience,
  preferably in relief/development work with management and supervisory
  responsibilities in program, administration at senior management level
• Prior exposure and experience in building
  the capacity of national NGOs and working with local partners including a
  clear understanding of NGO capacity building
• Previous experience working with and
  coordinating with donors including EU, ECHO, foundation donors, UN, DFID,
  USAID etc. and knowledge of specific donor guidelines and priorities.
• Demonstrated excellence in proposal and
  report development and writing
• Demonstrated excellence in human resource
  management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including
  techniques for staff development, training, motivation, and discipline
• Demonstrated excellence in multi-tasking,
  time management, and flexibility
• Demonstrated skills and experience working
  within INGO finance, security and operational frameworks
• Knowledge of best practices in project
  design, implementation and community participation techniques
• Proven ability to take the initiative and
  proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively to make
  decisions with limited direct supervision
• Knowledge of word processing and
  spreadsheet software programs

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