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• Work in close collaboration with all consortium partners, the PCU
  and DSW Germany, lead on the preparation of quarterly work plans and cash
  flow projections for approval.
• Strengthen linkages and synergies within the consortium.
• Support the Program Coordinator at DSW Germany in preparing
  strategic recommendations including with regards to the scale-up strategy
  of the pilot program.

• Steer the effective and efficient program implementation according
  to the donor’s requirements and DSW regulations.
• Prepare and submit high quality narrative and financial reports to
  DSW Germany including ensuring timely and quality reporting by all
  consortium partners in line with pre-agreed reporting schedules.
• Facilitate regular partner update and planning meetings including
  meetings of program’s advisory and operational governance bodies in
  Uganda.

• Build and maintain good relationships with external stakeholders,
  including government agencies, NGO’s, donors and others.
• Represent DSW and the consortium towards an internal and external
  audience including at the district and national level.

• Work in close collaboration with the PCU M&E Coordinator, ensure
  that appropriate monitoring tools and systems are in place and effectively
  used by consortium members.
• Support the PCU M&E Coordinator in regular day-to-day M&E
  activities, including reviewing monitoring visit reports and ensuring that
  the impact of program interventions is measured and documented and lessons
  learned are elaborated.
• Support the PCU M&E Coordinator in the management of program-
  wide M&E activities, including an external M&E study and the
  development of a basic training curriculum.

• Work closely with the PCU Finance Coordinator to ensure that project
  budgets are followed as per donor requirements.
• Review and submit financial requisitions from consortium members for
  submission to DSW head office in a timely manner.
• Support the PCU Finance Coordinator in reviewing financial reports
  submitted by consortium members, in tracking budget expenditure and in
  ensuring that all expenses are within the program budget and properly
  accounted for.

• Manage PCU staff in accordance with organizational policies and
  regulations including providing support with regards to day to day
  operational procedures and decisions, work plans and budgets.
• Conduct performance appraisals.
• Identify capacity building/training needs of consortium staff,
  develop strategies to address the needs and plan and facilitate workshops
  or trainings where appropriate.

• Work closely with the PCU Communications Coordinator in the design
  and production of key communication resources and in managing internal and
  external communications processes.
• Support the PCU Communications Coordinator in the planning and
  execution of youth empowerment and advocacy activities, including at the
  national, district, community and household level.
• Responsibility for assigned adhoc duties   
• Perform any other duties that may from time to time be assigned by
  the immediate supervisor.

• The ideal candidate must hold a master’s degree in Project Planning
  and management or related discipline.
• A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender studies, Project
  Management.
• Post-graduate diploma in Project Planning and Management or other
  appropriate post graduate degree is an advantage.
• At least ten years of experience in a similar position.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory and
  managerial role.
• Sound technical expertise in (at least one of) the following
  thematic areas: SRHR, family planning, youth empowerment, WASH, agro-business
  or advocacy
• Competence in computer skills is a MUST (word processing and Excel
  spread sheets).
• Experience with multi-sectoral approaches
• Experience in managing institutionally funded large scale consortia
  programs
• Fluent in English language, oral and written.

• Demonstrable attitude for teamwork.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• High level of personal integrity.

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