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• Ensure the day-to-day running of IWCA Uganda Chapter and report to
  the Board periodically.
• Provide strategic input in the design of programs aimed at
  increasing market access and linkages, lobbying and advocacy,
  socio-economic empowerment and resource mobilisation, management and
  sustainability.
• Develop and operationalize policies, guidelines and working
  documents for the Chapter.
• Provide leadership in the annual planning and budgeting for IWCA
  Uganda Chapter.
• Provide technical support to Staff in the implementation of the
  Chapter’s strategic programs
• Review and or prepare necessary reports.

• Map potential partners with strengths that would be complementary to
  IWCA Uganda Chapter, and develop appropriate partnering arrangements.
• Manage relationships with strategic partners at national and
  international level through networking and collaboration
• Coordinate lobbying and advocacy efforts in order to influence
  policies that affect women participation and empowerment along the coffee
  value chain
• Prepare information and dissemination at Partners’ / Stakeholders’
  fora such as meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.

• Develop the IWCA Uganda Chapter’s funding strategy and ensure
  funding from diverse sources.
• Map / identify donors to support the implementation of the Chapter’s
  programs;
• Develop concept papers and proposals for fund raising and marketing
  of IWCA Uganda Chapter.

• Supervise Secretariat Staff, and mentor them by providing the
  necessary guidance and support.
• Monitor Staff performance by conducting performance reviews /
  appraisals.
• Promote team effectiveness and organization through conducting team
  meetings and trainings.

• Ensure stewardship, accountability and transparency of the Chapter’s
  finances.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions

• Ensure that an M&E system is established and that lessons are
  documented to improve program design for IWCA Uganda Chapter.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Officer to collect and analyse
  relevant M&E data, and prepare relevant reports.
• Ensure that lessons learnt from program implementation are
  documented and incorporated in program review and design

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Gender Studies;
  Social Work and Social Administration; or Arts / Social Sciences; or
  Project Planning and Management; or Public Administration; or Food Science
  and Technology; or Management Studies; or International Development; or
  Business Administration; or Strategic Management; or Development Studies;
  or Rural Development; or relevant discipline.
• Post graduate qualification in any of the above disciplines will be
  added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in development work or community
  empowerment work, three (3) years of which should have been at a program /
  project management level. 
• Experience in networking with a range of donors and partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, demonstrated leadership and
  good management ability.
• Knowledge of development work and community empowerment.
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, liaison, and networking skills.
• Strong People Management and Leadership Skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong skills in data analysis, research and report writing
• Integrity, honesty, and accountability

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