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• In coordination with the Support Office and country teams:
• Supports and Monitors the implementation of humanitarian response
  projects/programs to make sure they are being managed and implemented in a
  manner that will result in achievement of goals within set timeframe and
  allocated resources.
• Participates in, and provides leadership to the regional
  humanitarian/relief team in assessments, planning and implementation of
  emergency preparedness, relief and recovery activities.
• Ensures that all humanitarian response interventions have clear exit
  or transition strategies established well in advance of the completion,
  and oversees the implementation of those exits or transitions to
  longer-term development programming.
• Ensures sufficient, timely and accurate flow of management and
  operational information and reports, both internally within Country Office
  and with Support Offices and Donors in accordance with the set
  communication protocols
• Initiates and provides leadership in M&E initiatives in the
  respective regions to ensure that project design, M&E plans and
  monitoring and evaluation processes for projects/programs are undertaken
• Ensures proper documentation is in place to demonstrate program
  effectiveness and resource mobilisation.
• Ensures that the humanitarian response program undertakings are in
  alignment with government relief and recovery plans, and where
  appropriate, relief programming is contributing to the formulation and
  implementation of those plans.
• In conjunction with the Logistics & Security Manager, ensures
  that appropriate security measures are in place and undertaken as
  appropriate.

• Provides leadership and technical supervision to the Program Area
  Managers
• Supports HR with recruitment, training and development of regional
  program staff
• Ensures annual appraisal of line managed staff against responsibilities/performance
  objectives and key performance Indicators are conducted appropriately.
• Takes lead in the implementation of the organizational culture
  actionables in the region in line with the organization’s practices,
  policies & procedures.
• Assesses and identifies capacity gaps of staff in the respective
  region and link them with opportunities for capacity building and provides
  support for proper orientation, training, development & succession
  planning.

• Supports in the management of Grants by planning and controlling the
  regional Grant resources in line with FH’s policies/procedures,
  International Accounting Standards and ensuring compliance with the donor
  regulations.
• Actively participates in strategic planning and management through the
  provision of technical support in grant acquisition and proposal budget
  preparations and ensuring proper budget management of all the grants
• In consultation with the PD, addresses risk management through the
  profiling of risk in grants and ensuring that appropriate action is taken
  to address findings and implement recommendations.

• Develops a stakeholder analysis, engagement plan and works with
  implementing partners and inter-agency groups in her/his respective
  region.
• Acts as a spokesperson for the Partnership and external stakeholders
  in collaboration with the Program Director and Country Director (CD).
• S/he is responsible for the initiation and maintenance of effective
  working relationships and communication with: Program Area Managers and
  Sector specialists who are stakeholders in humanitarian response program
  systems or activities being implemented, or communities which are the
  sites of relief programming.
• Relevant departments and ministries of the Government, especially
  Office of the Prime Minister and district local governments;
• UN agencies (e.g., UNICEF, WFP, OCHA, FAO, UNDP, UNHCR) and Uganda
  based international donors and other key humanitarian agencies, tracks
  donor trends and priorities and informs Support Office (HQ) of upcoming
  program priorities;
• Attends relevant meetings and networking events (e.g., regional and
  national coordination meetings, relevant partner meetings, donor
  consultations) as needed for the performance of duties;
• Participates and provides contributions to joint agency assessments,
  task-force teams and workshops as required and in collaboration with the
  PD.
• Builds effective working relationship with partners representing
  both refugees and the host community beneficiaries with whom FH Uganda is
  partnering.
• Takes precautions to prevent the raising of expectations that cannot
  be filled.
• Ensures proper branding and visibility of FH’s work in the Region
  and shares with relevant partners with appropriate means.

• Establishes growth plans and sustainability mechanisms for the
  Region
• Leads and guides program design processes for a credible and high
  quality humanitarian response program
• Establishes areas for possible funding opportunities and develop
  concept notes for marketing to potential donors
• Participates in grant acquisition / resource mobilization activities
  and proposal writing,
• Prepare regular and consolidated for the humanitarian response
  program and submits to the PD according to the time line;
• Undertakes other ad hoc tasks, as instructed by PD; and,
• Operates within the prescribed policies, guidelines and SOPs setting
  an example for other field staff.
• Engages in needs assessment for project proposals as necessary;
• Contributes to program design, for solicited and unsolicited
  programs, and for pilot and full scale programs;
• Participates in proposal writing as well as costing efforts;
• Tracks proposal efforts and report to PD on status;
• Supports effective go/no-go decisions and cost share analysis;

• The applicant for the Regional Program Manager –Humanitarian job
  must hold University degree in Law, Social Sciences, Social Work, and/or
  related field of study. A master’s degree in Public administration,
  Management, International Relations, Public Health is an added advantage
• A post graduate in Project Planning and Management and/or Human
  Rights is an added advantage
• Five years of experience in INGO context, previous experience with
  USAID funding preferred
• 10 years’ minimum relevant work experience with progressively
  increasing responsibility
• Conceptual understanding of and commitment to development work,
  especially Christian, child-focused, community-based development concepts,
  approaches and processes;
• Strong understanding of the context of humanitarian response
  operations and of government ministries
• Good understanding of latest developments and trends of humanitarian
  crisis worldwide and specific to the Region
• Proven success in grant writing and networking
• Networking/coordination skills among different
  partners/stakeholders;
• Demonstrated capacity building and facilitation skills;
• Demonstrated skills to work within a mult cultural &
  multi-sectoral environment
• Good time management and organizational skills;
• Good project planning & management skills
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have proven advocacy and documentation experience
• Must have proven experience in policy analysis training
• Must be computer literate
• Must be able to travel extensively within Uganda as and when
  required
• Ability to communicate fluently in writing and orally

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