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• Build and maintain excellent relationships
  with partner staff.
• Build technical capacity of partners on
  SASA! Faith and ADR mechanisms through on-the-job training, workshops,
  exchange visits and formal technical training.
• Support partner staff to develop project
  proposals, budgets and work plans that meet programme objectives.
• The incumbent will also mentor and guide
  partner staff in planning, implementation, documentation and monitoring of
  activities especially SASA! Faith activities.
• Build organisational capacity of partners
  through the Trócaire Partner Capacity Assessment and support process
  ensuring plans are drafted and implemented effectively.
• Take lead in the implementation of partner
  capacity assessments and ensure partner capacity building plans are
  drafted and implemented effectively.
• Support partners to adopt a women’s
  empowerment approach to all project activities.
• Support partner organisations to comply
  with Trócaire’s Child Protection and Safeguarding for International
  Programmes policies through policy development and roll-out.

• Work in close coordination with the
  Programme Officer and M&E Officer, ensure timely and accurate M&E
  of activities to ensure the partner projects remain on track and aligned
  to the programme outcomes and targets.
• Provide guidance and support to partners
  on the effective use of Results Based Management.
• Conduct at least quarterly field visits to
  partners, ensuring project activities are on track and providing support
  and feedback on implementation.
• Ensure the collection of monitoring data
  related to SASA! Faith including undertaking relevant data entry, support
  the process of analysis and deliver quarterly reports on SASA! Faith.

• With the Finance Officer, review partner
  budgets and financial reports and ensure compliance with Trócaire and donor
  policies and procedures.
• In charge of the preparation and timely
  transfer of grants to partners.
• Conduct joint monitoring visits with the
  finance team.

• Ensure accurate records for the projects
  are kept in line with Trócaire and donor guidelines.
• Provide logistical support for programme
  activities and events.
• Document and share learning with partners,
  Trócaire staff and externally where appropriate.
• Collect case studies and provide content
  demonstrating the impact of the projects for donor reports and other
  publications.
• Co-ordinate and provide administrative
  support for SASA! Faith trainings of partners.
• Provide administrative support to the
  Programme Officer as required, including for summaries, contracts, and
  partner and project files.

• Participate in team meetings, programme
  annual review meetings and any other meetings as required
• Networking with other INGOs, Church
  structures and other local NGOs.
• Provide guidance to other programmes on
  issues related to Gender Based Violence or Women’s Empowerment
• Undertake any other responsibilities
  assigned by the country management team or programme officer – GBV

• The ideal candidate should hold degree-
  level qualification in: Social Science, Development Studies, or a related
  area. Possession of a post-graduate qualification in a relevant area is
  desirable
• At least five years of working in an
  international or local organisation in Uganda or abroad.
• A minimum of three years of working in GBV
  programming
• Previous experience of working with faith
  based institutions is desired
• Prior experience in gender analysis/gender
  mainstreaming is an added advantage
• Previous exposure and experience in strategy
  development and proposal writing.
• Previous experience of managing institutional
  funding
• Experience of working in a partnership
  arrangement with civil society organisations and the use of participatory
  approaches to development.
• Excellent research, analytical and
  critical evaluation skills.
• Gender analysis/mainstreaming skills.
• Excellent writing skills with proven
  experience in policy writing.
• Proven results-based management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and
  facilitation skills, particularly in promoting organisational learning.
• Excellent communications skills
• Highly organised, with excellent planning,
  prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Good financial skills, particularly in
  designing and managing budgets.
• Excellent report writing skills and an
  aptitude for designing projects and proposals.
• Competent in Microsoft packages (Word,
  Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email.
• Demonstrate a commitment to gender
  equality and an ability to influence and engage others to support gender
  issues.
• Capable of working efficiently under tight
  deadlines.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission
  and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
• Sympathetic understanding of the Catholic
  Church’s role in relief and development.
• Ability to work with women and men from
  diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated and active commitment to
  gender equality and Women’s Empowerment.
• Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy
  and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn on-the-job, and an
  interest in learning about the context, issues and strategies of
  Trócaire’s programming in Uganda
• Willingness to travel frequently in
  country.
• Able to work irregular hours on an
  occasional basis.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to take
  initiative.
• Strong team player who is able to
  establish solid working relationships with colleagues in country as well
  as in Head Office.
• Clear understanding of policy issues
  impacting GBV in Uganda
• General understanding of GBV, Gender Equality
  and Women’s Empowerment.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  programme cycle management and Programme Quality theories, including
  M&E systems and Results Based Management and impact assessment.
• Spoken Acholi, Ateso and/or Kumam

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