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• Provide
  overall strategic and managerial leadership to the Programme Management
  Unit (PMU)
• Coordinate
  and supervise the execution of DINU in the different regions as per agreed
  Programme Estimates and grant, service, supplies and works contracts, and
  in accordance with the Financing Agreement and the 11th EDF rules and
  procedures;
• Provide
  advice, assistance and capacity to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
  in the implementation of the Programme, and contribute to relevant
  management and consultation structures, functions and meetings in OPM, and
  other relevant bodies and persons within the overall PRDP framework;
• Ensure
  regular dialogue and networking with other national and international
  programmes and international development partners to maximize synergies
  and coordination in the rehabilitation of Northern Uganda;
• Provide
  technical inputs, advice and guidance in areas related to the specific
  objectives of DINU: rural development, agriculture, food security, water
  resources, energy, infrastructure and good governance etc.
• Provide
  technical supervision, assessments, coaching and motivation to the PMU
  team to maintain a shared culture of collaboration and ensure individual
  and team performance;
• Ensure
  the monitoring and reporting of Programme outputs and results in line with
  the Programme’s Monitoring and Evaluation tools and guidelines to ensure
  adherence to set targets and implementation time schedules;
• Ensure
  the proper and efficient utilization of project resources and assets,
  including maintaining proper and accurate books of accounts, assets
  registers, stock and transport monitoring systems in line with EDF rules
  and the PMU’s operations manuals;
• Report
  to the Permanent Secretary OPM periodically on programme activities and
  progress, and as required by the Financing Agreements and EDF rules.
• Ensure
  branding, visibility and understanding amongst key stakeholders and the
  public at large about the Programme, its objectives, achievements and
  funding agency;
• Perform
  any other duties from time to time within the framework of the PRDP as
  assigned by the Permanent Secretary or his/her delegate.

• Lead
  and manage the Programme Management Unit, in liaison and collaboration
  with the Permanent Secretary, Under Secretary P&D and the Chief
  Technical Adviser (CTA) of the DINU Technical Assistance Team (TAT) as
  well as the DINU Regional Coordinators based in Gulu and Moroto.
• Ensure
  the timely and quality implementation of DINU according to the PRDP
  guidelines, Financing Agreements, agreed workplans and specific contracts;
• Monitor,
  report and communicate the progress and achievements of the DINU and
  liaise and interact closely with all stakeholders and key programme
  partners at national, regional and local level
• Ensure
  and maintain effective linkages and consultation with OPM in the
  coordination of the PRDP, and provide advice and support to OPM in this
  respect where required.

• The
  ideal candidate must hold an advanced Post graduate degree in a relevant
  area: rural development studies, agricultural, environmental science,
  civil or water engineering, project or business administration,
  agri-business development, or any other relevant area.
• Honours
  Bachelors’ degree in any of the following areas: Development studies,
  project planning and management, economics, social sciences, public
  administration and management, business studies, agricultural economics,
  engineering or a related field from a recognized university.
• Qualifications/training
  in project planning and management, monitoring & evaluation,
  management
• At
  least ten years, of experience in project/programme management, of which 7
  years in a senior function in a reputable national or international
  development institution, or a public organization;
• Seven
  years’ experience of working with central, local governments and/or grass
  root communities as well as international development partners

• Extensive
  experience in project management of large-scale multi-sectoral
  interventions in areas such as rural development, agriculture, food
  security, water resources, energy, infrastructure and good governance etc.
• Extensive
  experience of working in and coordinating with national government
  structures, decentralized government agencies and with international
  development partners etc.
• Experience
  in human resource management, in terms of administration, individual
  coaching and team management;
• Proven
  experience with EDF/EU rules and procedures (PRAG) and Government systems
  and procedures;
• Excellent
  report writing and Monitoring and Evaluation skills;
• Good
  networking, interpersonal, and oral & written communication skills;
• Excellent
  computer skills;
• Capacity
  to build harmony and consensus in his/her team and between the PMU and
  national and local government agencies, international development
  partners, civil society, private sector etc.
• Have
  intricate knowledge of project cycle management, contract management and
  accountability system and procedures
• Age: 35 years and above

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