SAGE Operations Coordinator ESP Programme Careers – Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)

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Job Title:       SAGE Operations Coordinator
Organisation: Ministry of
Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Project Name: Expanding
Social Protection (ESP) Programme
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:  Head of PMU
About US:
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) of
Uganda, through its Programme Management Unit (PMU) is implementing Phase two
(ESPII) of the Expanding Social Protection (ESP) Programme. The goal of ESP is
to reduce chronic poverty and improve life chances for poor men, women and
children in Uganda. The programme aims to embed a national social protection
system, including social assistance for the poorest and most vulnerable, as a
core element of Uganda’s national planning and budgeting processes.
Job Summary: The SAGE
Operations Coordinator will formulate, review and monitor the implementation of
the strategies for the delivery of Senior citizens grants under the ESP II PMU
in line with the Project Plan and Management Policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • The incumbent will design and monitor
    strategies for the implementation of the delivery of the Direct Income
    Support (DIS) programs in the implementing districts in the country
  • Develop, implement and monitor the Project
    strategies, plans, budgets and work plans for the DIS Scheme operations.
  • Develop, implement and monitor systems for
    the management performance regional technical units, cooperating partners
    and contracted payment service providers.
  • Develop, review and monitor the strategies
    for the implementation of the DIS financial management and accountability
    policies and procedures.
  • The jobholder will also design and
    implement strategies for reviewing and approving requisitions for SAGE
    related logistics and procurement.
  • Design and
    implement strategies for the
    engagement and collaboration with Project partners and stakeholders in a
    bid to build a database for program targeting.
  • Formulate and implement strategies for or
    community mobilization and advocacy for DIS interventions in the region
  • Develop and implement strategies for
    carrying out training, providing technical assistance and developing
    capacity of relevant key stakeholders in line with Project guidelines.
  • Draw and implement strategies for the
    management of Performance of business units and staff within his/her area
    of jurisdiction.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the ESP Programme SAGE
    Operations Coordinator job opportunity must hold an Honours degree in a
    Business Management and Social sciences
  • Possession of a post graduate
    qualification in Project Monitoring and evaluation or financial management
  • Possession of a master’s degree in a
    relevant field an added advantage
  • At least five years’ experience in
    community programming or development.
  • Previous experience working with
    governments, non-governmental organizations and/or research institutions,
    in Uganda.
  • Knowledge in managing cash transfer
    programs will be preferred
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their application letters, updated CVs and
certified evidence of all relevant qualifications to the address below:
PILA Consultants,
Plot 648 Nanfumbabi Road, Makerere West, Kikoni,
P.O. Box 9092 Kampala;
E-mail to:
pila2consultants@gmail.com
Deadline: 8th July,
2017
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