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• Take
  a lead role in the planning and implementation of the ICS programme
  components.
• The
  incumbent will also plan and deliver a comprehensive community
  sensitisation programme and risk assessment.
• Take
  lead in the identification and orientation of host homes for the
  volunteers.
• Take
  responsibility of volunteer safety and welfare, through training
  volunteers in Safety and welfare, risk assessment, management and
  reporting.
• Provide
  support in the recruitment of Team leaders, and Volunteer’s.
• Support
  the development of programme delivery manuals.
• Support
  in all training preparations for volunteers.
• Ensure
  monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures and timelines are followed
  by team leaders and volunteers through the M&E systems.
• Record
  and collect evidence of action at home for all volunteers

• Ensure
  that key staff at the Sub-County Offices have a clear understanding of
  Restless Development programme.
• Identify
  opportunities for joint activities with District and sub county government
  staff.
• Prepare
  and send quarterly reports to sub county local government.
• Link
  young people to available local government and partner opportunities
  supporting youth livelihood and sexual and reproductive health
• Represent
  Restless Development Uganda at meetings with government and NGO partners
  as required

• Lead
  performance and Line management of team leaders and volunteers as required
  serving as a role model at all times.
• Ensure
  that all team leaders have clear performance objectives, monitored on a
  monthly basis.
• Continually
  support and supervise the outputs of the team leaders through line
  management and performance reviews
• Assist
  the team leaders to address challenges
• Build
  the capacity of team leaders and volunteers as required with support of
  the Programme Coordinator.

• Provide
  support in carrying out community risk assessment in all
  placements. Ensure volunteers, and team leaders are trained in health and
  safety
• Ensure
  that volunteers and team leaders understand and adhere to the code of
  conduct.
• Report
  all volunteer and team leader incidents in line with Restless Development
  health & safety policies and procedures.
• Provide
  discipline, care and guidance in an approachable, supportive way to all
  the volunteers
• Support
  volunteers in managing challenges faced in the communities.
• Lead
  support and welfare meeting with team leaders and host parents.
• Ensure
  cross-cultural events and evening activities take place

• Ensure
  appropriate use and accounting of funds by team leaders, and Volunteers
• Ensure
  adherence to Restless Development Uganda’s financial policies
• Ensure
  all finances are accounted for in time according to Restless Development
  Uganda`s financial policies

• The applicants for the Restless
  Development Programme Officer ICS job opportunity should hold a Diploma or Degree in relevant field
  of study (SRH, education, working with young people).
• One year of experience in relevant field (sexual and reproductive health,
  youth livelihoods, education and/or working with young people)
• Previous
  exposure and experience in training and programme management
• Excellent
  IT, written and verbal communication skills
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of contemporary development issues
  particularly those related to young people in the field of HIV/AIDS,
  health and livelihoods
• A
  strong personal commitment to the values, aims and methods of
  Restless Development
• Ability
  to analyse problems and make sound operational decisions
• Previous experience in youth reproductive health programmes within an NGO
  is desired
• Extensive
  knowledge of relevant national and international strategies and frameworks
  in the areas of youth empowerment, sexual health, HIV/AIDS,
  education and poverty issues.
• Fluency
  in written and spoken English
• The applicant must be results orientated,
  highly self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills.
• The successful candidate will thrive in a
  multicultural environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing
  organisation and be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission
  and values.

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