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• Participate in the development of projects and programmes and review
  meetings       as appropriate
  including initiating of new concepts/ideas.
• Implement programme activities in compliance with agreed guidelines.
• Develop and implement the department’s periodic work plans.
• Participate in review of the plans & programmes to ensure
  relevance in the rapidly changing environment.
• Ensure programme deliverables meet quality standards and proactively
  guidance from relevant experts.
• Write programme reports and document lessons to facilitate learning
  & review Programme Assistant reports
• Mobilize partners, stakeholders and members to participate in NUDIPU
  activities.
• Support and participate in the advocacy activities and events for
  the organisation.
• Participate in defining programme and financial objectives, targets
  and monitoring processes (collect, collate and share relevant project
  information) in line with the programme and organisational M&E
  framework.
• Identify thematic advocacy issues through programme implementation.
• Identify existing and potential funding opportunities and
  participate in the technical aspects of project proposal development
  process.
• Participate in raising of resources to build NUDIPU reserves
• Conduct research in relevant pertinent issues to build a body of
  knowledge and influence change at various levels and the findings to
  inform programme design.

• Identify and propose member organisations to be considered for
  capacity building opportunities and launch programme in consultation with
  the Membership Development Officer.
• Execute the application of Programme models (including research,
  initial capacity building and customization of models/ methodologies in
  national plans budgeting etc) for members and staff.
• Supervise day to day Programme operations such as Mobilisation of
  beneficiaries of iSAVE into savings and credit groups, capacity building
  of groups for self-sustenance and linkages to other service providers.
• Execute capacity building activities (assessments, selection,
  inception meetings, Induction, mobilization, trainings, learning visits,
  and technical backstopping and mentorships / monitoring and support
  supervision) for member organisations and other partners in the areas of
  Livelihood.
• Prepare training content and materials for the capacity building
  including: concept notes budgets, and other support documents.
• Identify and procure potential resource persons to support
  facilitation of capacity building activities where necessary in
  consultation with the Livelihood Manager.
• Prepare reports on implemented capacity building activities.
• Conduct Maturity assessments of i-SAVE groups to inform the needs,
  decision and actions on groups and linkages to banks and financial
  institutions.
• Facilitate district working group to carry out a supervisory and
  monitoring role.
• Support District Union Executive Committee (EC) meetings, office
  running costs and group start up kits in operation Districts and equipping
  DU offices to deliver.
• Regular Financial Monitoring Support visits.

• Participate in the organisation’s key events and represent the
  organisation in relevant foras.
• Provide technical guidance, couching and mentoring to staff and
  volunteers.
• Support and participate in other programme area activities when
  required.
• Ensure that resources under his/her care are properly deployed and
  utilised.
• Identify existing and potential funding opportunities, and
  participate in the technical aspects of project proposal development
  processes in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Participate in defining programme and financial objectives, targets
  and monitoring processes and collect, collate and share relevant project
  information in line with the programme M&E framework.
• Participate in the documentation and sharing of learnings from
  programme implementation and identify thematic advocacy issues and forward
  them to the advocacy Team.
• Ensure vulnerable people (aged, youth, women & children)
  participate in NUDIP activities.
• Undertake all necessary actions to protect and promote the image and
  brand of NUDIPU
• Carry out own administrative functions including timely filing and
  the use of Word for the production of own correspondences and reports.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics,
  and Social Sciences or in any related field. Post graduate in Business
  Management or any relevant field is desirable. Training in Project
  Management and Planning is a must.
• Ability to mobilize and utilize resources.
• Knowledge in Livelihood or Economic Empowerment.
• Financial Literacy.
• Knowledge of Project planning and implementation, research and
  documentation. Disability and Human Rights.
• Training/facilitating skills.
• Three years of experience in working with membership organizations,
  preferably at management level and has good understanding of development
  dynamics.
• Experience of working with local communities and PWDS.
• Knowledge of advocacy
• Experience in managing grants.
• Experience in working with an international/interdisciplinary team.
• Management skills
• Strong experience in leading and managing projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various internal
  and external stakeholders. Demonstrate ability to build teams and a Team
  player with positive attitude, flexible mind, and good coaching and
  motivational skills.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Personal qualities
• Proactive. Continuous improvement mindset. Excellent analytical and
  problem-solving skills. Open to change and ability to work in a growing
  and complex organizational structure. Keen sense of ethics, integrity and
  commitment to NUDIPU’s mandate. Paying attention to details. Able to
  multitask. Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload
  effectively and delegate.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Strong coaching skills and ability to provide effective feedback.
• Comfortable working in multi-cultural settings. Strong Writing
  skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, stakeholders
  and donors.
• Proven negotiation skills.

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