Job Title: Programme Associate Policy
and Governance
and Governance
Organisation: Uganda
Youth Network (UYONET)
Youth Network (UYONET)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Programme
Officer Policy and Governance
Officer Policy and Governance
About Us:
The Uganda Youth Network
(UYONET) is a regional focused leading umbrella Youth CSO Network that works to
mainstream young peoples’ engagement in development and governance processes in
East Africa and beyond. UYONET was started in 2002 to respond to the increasing
demand for a collective platform for research, training and policy advocacy for
young people by young people. With a membership of 31 district networks
constituted by over 147 youth organizations, UYONET has continued to be the
apex of youth programming and designing appropriate interventions that respond
to the needs of the youth across the region.
(UYONET) is a regional focused leading umbrella Youth CSO Network that works to
mainstream young peoples’ engagement in development and governance processes in
East Africa and beyond. UYONET was started in 2002 to respond to the increasing
demand for a collective platform for research, training and policy advocacy for
young people by young people. With a membership of 31 district networks
constituted by over 147 youth organizations, UYONET has continued to be the
apex of youth programming and designing appropriate interventions that respond
to the needs of the youth across the region.
Job Summary: The Programme
Associate Policy and Governance will lead and coordinate all leadership
programming and enabling us to continue to position young people to build a
stronger youth movement in Uganda.
Associate Policy and Governance will lead and coordinate all leadership
programming and enabling us to continue to position young people to build a
stronger youth movement in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Implementation and
Coordination (40%)
Coordination (40%)
- Play
a supportive role in providing technical support on all programme
development and implementation schedules - Support
the Programme Officer in the development of Organisational Operational
Plan. - Plan
appropriate, achievable and sustainable strategies for future programme
expansion - Working
closely with the programme Officer Policy Governance Leadership and
Rights, liaise with the programme, finance and M & L team to ensure
timely development of financial reports relating to programme reports
Fundraising, Partnership
Development & Management (20%)
Development & Management (20%)
- Support
the programme management team in fundraising activities for the
organisation, preparing concept notes and proposal for key programme
donors. - Sustain
effective partnerships with all key stakeholders including relevant Line
Ministries at national and community levels - Participate
in the relevant progress meetings underpinning the programmes - Participate
in partnership activities and communication to raise the profile of the
programmes and secure leverage and other commitments of support - Disseminate
communication materials about the programmes in collaboration with the
Monitoring and evaluation unit.
Financial Planning and
Management of Donor Budgets (20%):
Management of Donor Budgets (20%):
- Support
developing, managing regular reviewing of programme budgets and reviewing
of financial reports relating to programmes as required - Ensure
procurement and financial policies and procedures are adhered to by the
team and others. - Support
Component Financial/ Budgeting Management for effective budget utilization
to ensure timely reporting and accountabilities
Monitoring, learning and
reporting (20%):
reporting (20%):
- Work
closely with the Monitoring and Learning Unit in M&L processes,
including analysis of data collected and dissemination of results to
ensure continual programme improvement. - Open
and maintain appropriate programme files to ensure appropriate filing and
availability of documentation required for internal and external communications,
accountability, audits, evaluation purposes and reporting - Participate
to develop the programmes monthly, Narrative Work plan and budgets with
the supervisor and compile monthly progress implementation reports on sub
grant project implementation with partners
Other: Other duties as required, sometimes
requiring working on weekends and holidays for which time off can be taken.
requiring working on weekends and holidays for which time off can be taken.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant field of
study - At
least five years’ experience in development sector in an African context,
including good knowledge of advocacy and policy engagement. - Knowledge
of Policy, leadership development, governance is a must. - Minimum
of three years’ experience in programme design and management including
proven experience of managing large programmes relating to youth
development initiatives - Strong
partnership development and networking skills - Excellent
numeracy skills with experience in budget development and management - Excellent
understanding of project cycle management - Excellent
report writing skills particularly donor reporting. - Fluent
in written and spoken English. - Excellent
IT, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.. - Previous
work experience in Uganda and Knowledge of the national languages. - Broad
knowledge and understanding of contemporary development issues and trends
in youth health sectors - Experience
of performance managing people - Experience
of managing multi-site implementation works - Experience
in handling budgets and finances. - The
individual must be results oriented, highly self-motivated and have
demonstrated analytical skills. - Must
be able to lead and inspire a team of strong programme officers - The
successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally
committed to UYONET missions and values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters via Email
to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
interested candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters via Email
to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
Deadline: 29th January 2018
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by
31st March consider yourself unsuccessful.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by
31st March consider yourself unsuccessful.
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