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• Leading programme design, development and innovation efforts for Restless Development Uganda
• Leading development of annual programme goals, expected outcomes, outputs, targets and define success of the different projects.
• Leading a collaborative effort to define programme delivery approaches and performance criteria while ensuring that programmes are aligned with Restless Development’s Programme Quality standards, the National Strategic Plan and the relevant Ugandan Government policies and programmes
• Performing over-sight of programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting, working closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation and Research Manager, including taking the lead on the development of the National Progress Reports.
• Document evidence of good practice for both internal and external learning Take full responsibility of programme risk management by analyzing data, anticipating, identifying and mitigating risk factors.
• Collaborate with the Head of Operations to establish and manage operational systems and staff structures required to successfully and efficiently achieve programme outcomes
• Develop new and review existing programme material to align with programme goals and Restless Development quality standards.

• Serve as a member of the Organisation’s Leadership Team, upholding organisational values and acting as a role model at all times
• The jobholder will represent programme team in strategy development processes and ensure critical outcomes are properly represented and prioritized.
• Support development of strategic partnerships, including representing Restless Development at relevant public events
• Prepare and submit regular reports on programme performance for the leadership Team and national board to inform decision making
• Act as the primary liaison for programme quality issues with the international Programme Quality Unit and other Restless Development offices, sharing best practice and coordinating support in priority areas.

• Recruiting, selecting, and orienting programme staff
• Line management of Programme Managers
• Designing and leading training and other capacity-building initiatives for staff in the Programmes Unit and others
• Take charge of the performance management cycle for programme staff while ensuring that all staff in the Programmes Unit have up to date performance objectives and career development plans and that Line Management and Performance Management meetings are happening.
• Ensuring programme teams adhere to organisational policies and practices
• Strengthening internal systems and processes for shared learning between the different programme teams and across the organization

• Contribute to programme design for new proposals and coordinate input from Programme Managers
• Develop budgets, negotiate contracts and contribute to management of external partners
• Support compliance with current donor agreements, including timely reporting
• Contribute to the development of reports and PR materials to support the profile and visibility of Restless Development

• Manage the development of annual budgets for all programme units in line with the national and global strategy and ensure programmes meet reforecast requirements at all time.
• Support Programme Managers to regularly monitor their unit budget
• Ensure Restless Development finance policy is adhered to by programme staff

• The applicants for the Restless Development Senior Programmes Quality Manager should possess a Graduate-level Degree in relevant field of study or equivalent work experience
• Up to date knowledge of relevant national and international frameworks in the areas of youth livelihoods, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and civic engagement
• At least five years of proven leadership experience in international development designing and implementing programmes
• Previous experience of supporting youth-led and youth-focused programming across thematic areas relevant to Restless Development
• Prior exposure and experience in managing a team, including distance management
• Previous exposure and experience in designing and developing multi-year funding proposals for a range of donors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent partnership skills, including experience of working in coalitions
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex information concisely
• Capacity to lobby, influence and represent Restless Development at all levels
• Show commitment to the organisation’s mission and values
• Previous experience producing written briefings and other materials for external and internal audiences is desired
• Previous exposure and experience with Monitoring and Evaluation systems and research, including participatory research approaches
• The individual must be results orientated, highly self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• The successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission and values.

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