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Job Title:           Output Manager

Organization:  World Vision

Duty Station:    Uganda

Reports t0:        Area Coordinator

About US:

World Vision Uganda is a
Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 82 districts in Uganda
implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene
(WASH), livelihoods & community resilience, education and child protection.
World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult
beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose
background is not suitable for working with the beneficiaries above. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Job Summary: To manage the programme teams, ensure technical
oversight and delivery of the different programme components, prepares work
plans and budgets, guidelines and supervises field teams, procurement, internal
reporting, external liaison etc. The Output Manager works closely with
leadership structures of both refugees and host communities (District
agricultural offices, Community development officers, LC, RWC, religious and
traditional leaders) in regard to livelihoods. The Output Manager under the
direct supervision of the Programme Manager will ensure that activities are
approved, implemented, monitored and reported according to agreed project plans
in line with the donor and World Vision Uganda (WVU) policies. Will be directly
involved in the implementation of project activities will be based in Moyo and
Adjumani.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 

Project Implementation and sustainability

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Implements activities as described in the
programme proposal based on WVU country policy

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Take lead in project planning, budgeting, and
implementation and monitoring of progress in line with donor requirements.

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Responsible for financial cash flow planning and
expenditure monitoring, approval of expenditures and related cost allocations,
on the basis of approved project budgets.

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Human Resource Management (at individual- and
team level) for all staff and volunteers under the Programme.

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Supervision and periodical evaluation of the
performance of the staff members of the programme Team.

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Maintaining effective coordination and working
relations with donors and other relevant stakeholders at field level

Community engagement
and advocacy

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Take overall lead in the coordination of field
livelihood level activities

·        
Develop farmer’s capacity to improve production
and productivity of selected enterprises of desired quality by the market
through demonstrations to farmer’s

·        
Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of
stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and other
fora.

·        
Coordinate partners in implementation of agreed
action plans.

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Ensure integration of project with other ongoing
Resilience and Livelihood activities including that of World Vision and
governments.

Stakeholders
Engagement, Networking and Collaboration

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Engagement with key stakeholders for influence,
learning and resource development

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Actively represent WVU in key inter-agency fora.

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Engage and build relationships with key partners
and government counterparts.

·        
Work with the Project Manager to identify
partners who will support the implementation of the project within the Area
Program.

·        
Network and collaborate with District Local
Government, OPM, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders in the Program Area.

Documentation,
Reporting and knowledge management

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Writes and submits comprehensive quarterly
progress reports, and specific activity reports, and any other reports when
necessary to supervisor in a timely manner.

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Reporting – monthly and quarterly financial
reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilization;
(Providing input to) narrative and financial programme reporting;

·        
Semiannual and Annual reviews of progress
towards project objectives;

·        
Take lead in documentation and sharing of
Impact/success stories and best practices to promote learning.

·        
Organize quarterly review meetings for partners
and communities at the project sites to reflect on project approaches, tools,
impact of interventions, best practices, exit and sustainability strategies as
well as create spaces and opportunities for action-learning

Child Protection and
Wellbeing

·        
Work to protect children from child violations
and abuses

·        
Sensitize stakeholders about children’s rights
and responsibilities.

Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:

·        
Bachelor’s Degree in development studies,
agriculture, economics or other relevant field is a requirement (post-graduate
degree is an advantage).

·        
Experience in community work and engagement
Agricultural, Economic Development and Livelihood is and added advantage

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Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship,
micro finance and strong agribusiness skills

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At least three years’ experience working with
vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and
implementation

·        
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field-based
programme management roles in

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Resilience & Livelihoods sector

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Experience with relevant technical models such
as Village Savings & Loans, Local Value Chain Development and Ultra-Poor
Graduation Model.

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Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.

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Capacity/potential in leadership, relationship
management/networking, and coordination.

·        
Good interpersonal skills, strong communication
skills, both verbal and written.

·        
 Proven
conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach
to programme design.

·        
Proven facilitation skills.

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Track record demonstrating high integrity,
innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable

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Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly
motivated.

How to apply:

All suitably qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision International’s
e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

Click Here

Address your application to the
People & Culture Specialist, Recruitment, World Vision Uganda

 (Qualified natives of West Nile region are
particularly encouraged to apply)

Deadline: 3rd November,
2019.

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