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• Ensure that the design of the Effective
  Programme is based on a robust understanding of the sector context and
  blockages that undermine access to sustainable WASH services amongst the
  excluded populations of Uganda
• Steer the design of projects within the
  programme guided by a systems and rights based approach that contribute to
  the programme goals as well as the strategic objectives of WAU
• Manage the development of a clear plan for
  delivering the sector capacity strengthening objectives of WAU and for
  developing, implementing and documenting institutional strengthening
  methodologies and approaches.
• Work towards increasing the profile of
  WaterAid Uganda to positively contribute to accelerating universal access
  in Uganda through shaping sector systems and practice.
• Responsible for generating analytical
  briefs, communication materials and case stories of evidence and
  excellence generated from programming and policy analysis in line with the
  CP and global priorities with a clear plan for utilization to advance the
  CPs strategic priorities.
• Proactively engage in sector discussions,
  build and maintain relationships with key sector ministries, institutions
  and other strategic partners
• Ensure WAU staff have clear knowledge and
  understanding of WAU’s strategic intent and purpose in the sector.
• Responsible for following up on trends in
  sector processes, strategies and practice to advice senior management on
  possible actions in terms of delivering organizational messaging at key
  forums.
• Develop and implement trainings,
  workshops, participatory design processes and consultancies in
  institutional strengthening for both public and private entities.
• Prepare and manage the programme budget
  based on justifiable projections and principles of value for money

• Work effectively within a matrix
  organizational structure with staff in the other program pillars to ensure
  that programme activities are in line with influencing objectives.
• Ensure that WASH service delivery follows
  the core value of equity and inclusion through mainstreaming equity and
  inclusion in the projects implemented with government
• Ensure that WASH Programme delivery at the
  field level is designed to positively impact the building of better WASH
  systems and generate replicable results that can be profiled to contribute
  to universal access
• Spear head the sector strengthening agenda
  by shaping the content of all programs at the field level to generate
  evidence and excellence that can be utilized at regional and national
  level
• Responsible for generating consistent
  critical analysis on the national, regional and district level political
  economy which will inform and shape partnership with government as well as
  investments.
• Represent WAU at different meetings and
  forums, nationally/internationally as assigned by line management

• Responsible for building partnerships with
  government institutions, donors, universities, private sector and research
  institutions so as to advance WAU’s strategic objectives.
• Support implementing partners in
  developing effective, efficient and inclusive project plans.
• Conduct regular programme and project
  reviews with partners and provide feedback for improved performance
  particularly in regards to overcoming exclusion and empowering
  marginalised communities
• Undertake and facilitate monitoring of
  work of partner organisations, documenting findings and following up on
  these to improve programme quality.
• Through working with the designated
  counterpart for this post within the partner organisations, promote an
  open relationship between WAU and partners that promotes a sense of
  solidarity and facilitates surfacing of issues, capacity building and
  sharing of learning and accurate information
• Support partners organisations in
  identifying right human resources and skills needed for this programme,
  identify areas of capacity building, institutional strengthening and
  provide inputs to address these in delivering the WAU programme
• Oversee the development of programme
  related agreements and contract with partner organisation and ensure
  compliance within WAU
• Work with finance department to ensure the
  timely disbursement of funds to the implementing partners as per
  contractual obligations

• Work closely with the Head of Programmes
  and Fundraising Manager to develop concept notes for mobilizing sufficient
  resources for the CP strategic priorities.
• Collect case stories for fund raising team
  to mobilize resources locally or globally.

• Keenly monitor implementation of sector
  capacity building/system strengthening programme and prepare key reports
  on the basis of organizational policies and procedures including monthly,
  quarterly, biannual and annual reports.
• Ensuring high-quality, well-written and
  timely reports meeting donor and WAU requirements.

• The ideal candidate for the WaterAid
  Policy and Programme Coordinator employment opportunity must hold a
  Master’s level qualification in Development Studies, Public Health, WASH,
  or other related discipline.
• At least ten years’ experience working in
  a developing country and/or humanitarian context, with prior experience in
  senior programme management or working towards senior programme
  management.
• Previous experience in public sector
  institutional support and/or reform
• Developed management and communication
  skills with the ability to motivate, support and mentor staff to produce
  results
• Report writing & communication skills
• Desirable Experience in business
  development within private sector
• Experience in designing and implementing
  behavior change activities
• Experience working within a Consortium, or
  a project with multiple partners
• Significant experience of programme design and successful proposal development.
• Demonstrable experience and competence in
  networking and effective relationship building with peers, donors and
  government. High level of diplomacy and tact

• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under
  pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing
  environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and
  team building skills.
• Effective networking abilities
• Good public speaking ability in English

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