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Programme Officer Policy and Governance CSO Career Jobs – Uganda Youth Network (UYONET)
Job Title: Programme Officer Policy and
Governance
Governance
Organisation: Uganda
Youth Network (UYONET)
Youth Network (UYONET)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Programme
Manager Policy Governance Leadership and Rights
Manager Policy Governance Leadership and Rights
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
Officer 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.
Officer 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%)
- Take
lead on all programme development, priorities and ensuring quality review
of the work plans, resources and the implementation schedules - Support
the Programme Manager in the development of Organisational Operational
Plan. - Plan
appropriate, achievable and sustainable strategies for future programme
expansion - Working
closely with the programme Manager 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%)
& Management (20%)
- Support
the programme management team in fundraising activities for the
organisation, preparing concept notes and proposal for key programme
donors. - Build
and maintain effective partnerships with all key stakeholders including relevant
Line Ministries at national and community levels - Participate
in the relevant progress meetings underpinning the programmes - Lead
on partnership activities and communication to raise the profile of the
programmes and secure leverage and other commitments of support - Develop
and disseminate communication materials about the programmes in
collaboration with the Monitoring and evaluation unit.
Serve as active member of the
UYONET Leadership Team:
UYONET Leadership Team:
- Take
active role in the development and regular review of programme operational
plan. - Ensure
timely documentation and dissemination of key findings from programme to
inform learning and presenting to the Management Committee. - Play
key role in the strategic planning and reviews process in coordination
with the other programme team and immediate stakeholders. - Provide
regular updates on partnerships underpinning the programme - Provide
detailed information and linking finance and programmes 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 - Support
the finance team to manage the donor budgets and organisational financial
systems. - Ensure
procurement and financial policies and procedures are adhered to by the
team and others.
Monitoring, learning and
reporting (20%):
reporting (20%):
- Lead
on all donor reporting for the programmes - 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.
Other: Other duties as required, sometimes requiring
working on weekends and holidays for which time off can be taken.
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 Science, Development Studies or related field of
study - At
least five years’ experience in development sector in an African context,
including good knowledge of advocacy and policy engagement. - At
least three years’ experience in programme design and management including
proven experience of managing large programmes relating to youth
development initiatives - Knowledge
of Policy, leadership development, governance is a must. - 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. - Preferable
- Previous
work experience in Uganda and having knowledge of the national languages. - A
clear 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 applications@uyonet.or.ug with the job title in the subject line.
interested candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters via Email
to applications@uyonet.or.ug 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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