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• Develop and implement an integrated urban
  programme for Plan International Uganda in Kampala in line with the
  Country Strategic Plan;
• The incumbent will coordinate and ensure
  effective implementation of the Safer Cities for Girls Project in Kampala
  City ensuring good quality integrated project deliverables, effective
  budget utilisation, and value for money, timely implementation and
  effective engagement of all key stakeholders in line with the project
  design;
• In charge of managing the overall annual
  planning and budgeting function for the programme area, ensuring programme
  integration, timely implementation, effective, prudent and transparent
  budget management in line with the Plan Global Programme effectiveness policy;
• Accountable for the programme monitoring function
  making sure project reports are adequately developed and all M&E
  deliverables well planned, delivered on time and of good quality in
  accordance with donor requirements.

• Offer technical support in resource mobilisation
  initiatives in the programme area to support implementation of the
  programme plans in line with the Country Strategic Plan (CSP);
• Responsible for facilitating the preparation
  of concept papers and grants proposals in line with approved CSP;
• Work in liaison with the Resource
  Mobilisation unit to ensure that the urban programme grants confirmed and
  pipeline grants portfolio is diversified and adequate to resource CSP
  priorities and annual programme plans;
• In charge of grants tracking, review of grants
  Project Outlines and consolidation of grants reports to cope with the
  considerable increase in grants portfolio that calls for additional
  efforts in grant management;
• Provide leadership and support for local
  resource mobilisation initiatives with communities.

• Build and strengthen strategic working relationships
  with different stakeholders in the city to support and compliment delivery
  of the Kampala programme ensuring effective coordination with the other
  agencies, Kampala Capital City Authority and the central government line ministries;
• Coordinate well with key departments heads in
  the respective districts;
• Proactively participate in the review and
  planning meeting with community level structures and selected CSO
  partners;
• Ensure that partner project monitoring
  reports are properly managed in relation to POs, filing and SAP
  requirements;
• Significantly contribute to the appraisal and
  approval process of project proposals/plans of partners and ensure that
  funds for the approved plans are secured and disbursed on a timely basis;
• Facilitating partners to carry out
  organisational self-assessments (OSAs)/due diligence, and support
  initiatives to develop partner capacity where required.

• Responsible for the overall leadership on all
  advocacy initiatives on issues affecting youth empowerment, and other
  advocacy priorities in Kampala City in line with Plan Uganda’s Advocacy
  Strategy;
• Take advantage of/create opportunities for
  advocacy and lobbying on behalf of children;
• Actively contribute regularly to development
  education by documenting and producing relevant articles for publication
  in liaison with the Communications Manager;
• Assist the Country Director and
  Communications Manager in the development of constructive working
  relationships with media representatives to build Plan International
  Uganda’s profile and ensure positive coverage image in line with Plan International’s
  communication and visibility guidelines.

• Support staff (supervisees) to develop clear
  Individual Accountability Plans and facilitate Interim and Annual
  Appraisal of staff performance;
• Coaching, mentoring and counselling staff;
• Facilitate teamwork among staff by creating a
  conducive working environment and providing solid leadership and
  management;
• Observing and enforcing the Terms and
  Conditions of Employment and Code of Conduct to all staff in the Programme
  Area.
• Act as the primary point of contact and
  official representation of Plan International Uganda with the
  district/sub-county and civil society partners and other stake holders;
• Protecting and promoting of positive image
  through social responsibility and supporting the needy by virtue of PM
  position;

• Adhere to the Child Protection Policy, Code
  of Conduct and reporting CPP issues;
• Ensure that all Plan Partners, Visitors and
  Associates in their areas of responsibility are provided with, sign and
  return a copy of the Child Protection Policy;
• Ensure that children, youth and families with
  whom we work are aware of the child protection policy and applicable local
  procedures;
• Responsible for the implementation of the CPP
  standards as they apply to their area of responsibility plus the
  development of actions to address identified gaps.

• Take overall responsibility &
  accountability for managing risks under area of responsibility;
• Ensure that adequate & appropriate risk
  control measures are in place and are effectively implemented;
• Escalate control measures that cannot be
  implemented to the next level of management;
• Oversee the quarterly assessment of the risks
  in their program area and updating of the risk register.

• The ideal candidate for this plan vacancy
  should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, or Development Studies
  or related field;
• At least five years’ hands-on experience in
  managing large, complex and multi-donor funded projects and programmes;
• Working knowledge and experience in gender
  programming/Gender Equality;
• Broad knowledge and experience in programme planning,
  design development and management, including management of urban
  programmes;
• Extensive knowledge in grants management and
  compliance issues;
• Skills and knowledge of partnership
  management and capacity building of partners;
• Knowledge on budget development and
  management.
• Programme monitoring and evaluation skills
• Excellent report writing and administrative
  skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills
• Strategic thinker with strong facilitation
  skills
• Previous experience and skills in budget
  management
• Computer skills in Microsoft office
• Skills in programme design and management
• Advocacy and networking skills
• Good resource mobilization skills
• Good partnership management skills
• Budgeting and budget management skills
• Staff development and performance management
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and
  direction on matters related to projects;
• Proven ability to manage and train staff and
  to work in a cross-cultural setting;
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively
  with teams;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  and to meet deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Prior experience in handling sensitive and
  confidential information;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Honest, ethical and pleasant manner with
  positive, can-do attitude.
• Fluent in the local language around Kampala
  i.e. Luganda

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