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• Lead
  sensitization of key youth actors on the programme;
• Lead
  selection and mapping of research teams, CSOs and private sector partners;
• Lead
  training of research teams, CSOs partners, private sector partners and
  VSLA Network Champions;
• Support
  the development of training and other relevant materials drawing on best
  practices;
• Provide
  technical assistance to the research teams during field work;
• Support
  research teams to edit and review the research outputs, including final
  reports before dissemination;
• Support
  the research team’s advocacy work by coordinating the private sector
  engagement and District Youth Working group meetings
• Coordinate
  quarterly private sector engagement meetings and dialogues

• Work
  closely with research teams to develop monthly programme work plans
• Keep
  regular communication with research teams and provide backstopping
  logistical support when necessary
• Support
  welfare of research teams, and follow up on issues as required
• Develop
  checklist of items to support travels and field activities
• Coordinate
  all logistical support for the research teams
• Develop
  logistical checklist to guide activities and activities support
• Lead
  on procurement of all programme items
• Keep
  consistent detailed records of logistical aspects of the programme
• Ensure
  that safety and security measures are in place and are adhered to at all
  times
• Keep
  in constant communication with research team and programme coordinator
• Lead
  on logistical arrangements for recruitment, training, community
  consultations and dialogues, private sector engagement, travels, research
  and other programme related activities
• Provide
  ongoing support and mentorship to youth researchers

• Support
  research teams to manage funds for field work
• Make
  payments for programme related activities and keep accurate records of
  financial expenditure
• Manage
  project budgets
• Ensure
  that financial management adheres to Restless Development policies ad
  procedures
• Assist
  the programme Coordinator in tracking the project budget
• Provide
  regular updates to the programme coordinator as required. •

• Keenly
  track the project progress and feedback from key programme stakeholders
• Document
  change stories and learning to inform the programme
• Gather
  evidence, facts and other relevant data to support programme documentation
• Establish
  and maintain contact database for the project’s stakeholders
• Support
  the programme coordinator to update Restless Development on project
  progress and seek advice as necessary

• The
  applicant for the Restless Development Programme Officer job
  opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study
• At
  least one year experience of implementing programmes
• Previous
  experience of making logistical arrangement for organizing events and
  meetings
• Experience
  in asset management and procurement
• Experience
  of finance management
• Effective
  verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent
  organizational skills
• Excellent
  computer skills including Excel, and Word
• Ability
  to solve problems and make sound operational decisions
• Excellent
  budget management skills
• Fluency
  in written and spoken English
• Japadhola,
  Ateso or Luo speaking candidates are desired
• Experience
  in budget management
• Previous
  experience in research and advocacy
• Experience
  in working in a multi-cultural environment
• Individual
  must be results-orientated, highly self-motivated and have demonstrated
  analytical skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural
  environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing organization and
  be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission and values.

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