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Job Title:  Intervention Manager

Organisation: Palladium

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

About US:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

About CSJ Project:

The focus of the project is to implement a Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) program, focusing on Northern Uganda as part of the UK’s International Climate Finance commitment. CSJ Component One is a part of the CSJ program, and its objective is to support large-scale job creation in the agri-business sector, aiming to improve productivity and/or incomes in agriculture.   The program will seek Innovative, technology-based solutions to address issues faced by agriculture in Northern Uganda, promoting sustainable land management practices and climate adaptation, and job opportunities. The program is funded by the UK’s International Climate Fund and is built on the UK-funded Northern Uganda – Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agriculture (NU-TEC) program.  CSJ Component One consists of two components: Component 1A, which is a market systems development intervention, and Component 1B, which will run a challenge fund called the “Uganda Climate Innovation Fund”.

Job Summary:  The Intervention Manager will lead and manage 1-2 program work packages. This will involve the design, strategy, planning, communicating, monitoring, and reporting of all assigned work packages. S/he will develop and maintain close relationships with  the private sector while overseeing and coordinating the implementation of program innovations. Much as this position will be based in Gulu, it will require frequent travel to other parts of Northern Uganda. The Intervention Manager will be expected to contribute to other aspects of the program in collaboration with other Intervention Managers, Market Managers, and Deputy Team leader -Technical and Technical Advisors.

The position designs and manages the Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) work packages and innovations in specific work packages in accordance with the overall program strategy. The specific purpose of the position is to support the implementation of effective and efficient technical interventions to deliver Climate Smart Jobs – Market Development in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, Group Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines, and client rules and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Research

• Conduct research  into  relevant  market  systems  and  trends  to  identify  opportunities  for interventions.
• Assist in stakeholder analysis of selected work packages and identify and establish contact with potential firms or other market actors.
• Liaise with  the  Evaluation,  Results,  and  learning  (ERL)  team  on  the  development  of appropriately tailored research tools and methods for the collection and collation of relevant intervention information from the field.
• Assist to update and supervise ERL aspects of the intervention activities, including establishing baselines, indicators, and results.
• Assist in collecting baseline data related to innovations targeted for study or implementation by the project.

Intervention Management

• Formulate strategies and develop concept notes in the selected work packages as per the CSJ strategy.
• Collaborate with the technical team to develop business cases and pitch them to the CSJ board.
• Ensure the appropriate communication of clear intervention guidelines, expected outcomes, timeframe, and work plan to all relevant parties.
• Assist the Market Managers in the development of relevant grant agreements, MoUs, ToRs, and any other administrative requirements for the interventions.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure proper implementation of activities and remain aware of developments in the relevant sectors/markets/commodity chains.
• Work with the ERL team to design appropriate tools for monitoring the progress of interventions within the various market sectors. Also, liaise with the ERL team to conduct assessments for work packages.
• Refine and adapt the  work  packages strategies considering participant and  stakeholder requests and changing needs and opportunities.
• Help identify failures and pressure points for addressing deviations; suggest decision options on the deviations.

Partnership Management

• Represent the program in selected markets, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with partners, other stakeholders, and with the public.
• Understand how the political economy impacts rural markets, women, and refugees, and how changes in the functioning of markets may impact the political economy.
• Identify and develop relevant partnerships and manage while ensuring “value for money” for the work packages assigned.
• Supervise/facilitate the identification and development of networks among key stakeholders, identifying common interests between the networks and CSJ.
• Assist in  establishing contacts with  national and  regional  institutions, stakeholders, and participants that would contribute to the successful implementation of Interventions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant experience in climate change-related projects, economic growth and inclusive private sector projects is key, and a bachelor’s degree in any of these areas: Climate Management/Environmental Management/Soil Management or related field.
• Knowledge of market system development approach or private sector engagement experience is required.
• Experience working on  programs  targeting  high  numbers  of  women  and  refugees  and smallholder farmers.
• The position requires a candidate with good communication skills, writing, and systems thinking abilities, relationship management, and Innovator.
• Although not a key requirement, the ability to speak Luo, Lugbara, or one other language from West Nile is preferred.

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Palladium should apply online at the link below.

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