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• Take
  lead on all programme development, priorities and ensuring quality review
  of the work plans, resources and the implementation schedules
• Support
  the Programme Manager in the development of Organisational Operational
  Plan.
• Plan
  appropriate, achievable and sustainable strategies for future programme
  expansion
• Working
  closely with the programme Manager Policy Governance Leadership and
  Rights, liaise with the programme, finance and M & L team to ensure
  timely development of financial reports relating to programme reports

• Support
  the programme management team in fundraising activities for the
  organisation, preparing concept notes and proposal for key programme
  donors.
• Build
  and maintain effective partnerships with all key stakeholders including relevant
  Line Ministries at national and community levels
• Participate
  in the relevant progress meetings underpinning the programmes
• Lead
  on partnership activities and communication to raise the profile of the
  programmes and secure leverage and other commitments of support
• Develop
  and disseminate communication materials about the programmes in
  collaboration with the Monitoring and evaluation unit.

• Take
  active role in the development and regular review of programme operational
  plan.
• Ensure
  timely documentation and dissemination of key findings from programme to
  inform learning and presenting to the Management Committee.
• Play
  key role in the strategic planning and reviews process in coordination
  with the other programme team and immediate stakeholders.
• Provide
  regular updates on partnerships underpinning the programme
• Provide
  detailed information and linking finance and programmes unit.

• Support
  developing, managing regular reviewing of programme budgets and reviewing
  of financial reports relating to programmes as required
• Support
  the finance team to manage the donor budgets and organisational financial
  systems.
• Ensure
  procurement and financial policies and procedures are adhered to by the
  team and others.

• Lead
  on all donor reporting for the programmes
• Work
  closely with the Monitoring and Learning Unit in M&L processes,
  including analysis of data collected and dissemination of results to
  ensure continual programme improvement.

• The
  applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies or related field of
  study
• At
  least five years’ experience in development sector in an African context,
  including good knowledge of advocacy and policy engagement.
• At
  least three years’ experience in programme design and management including
  proven experience of managing large programmes relating to youth
  development initiatives
• Knowledge
  of Policy, leadership development, governance is a must.
• Strong
  partnership development and networking skills
• Excellent
  numeracy skills with experience in budget development and management
• Excellent
  understanding of project cycle management
• Excellent
  report writing skills particularly donor reporting.
• Fluent
  in written and spoken English.
• Excellent
  IT, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferable
• Previous
  work experience in Uganda and having knowledge of the national languages.
• A
  clear understanding of contemporary development issues and trends in youth
  health sectors
• Experience
  of performance managing people
• Experience
  of managing multi-site implementation works
• Experience
  in handling budgets and finances.
• The
  individual must be results oriented, highly self-motivated and have
  demonstrated analytical skills.
• Must
  be able to lead and inspire a team of strong programme officers
• The
  successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
  of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally
  committed to UYONET missions and values

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