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• The
  incumbent will attain programme goal and objectives through the
  development, implementation, reviews, presentation and management of
  strategic plans, programmes and projects by personal application and
  delegation of responsibility.
• Actively
  monitor programme implementation, measure impact and calibrate programme
  strategy and implementation accordingly.
• Ensure
  that there are fluent communication channels with the programme structure
  and with consortia partners.
• Responsible
  for grants management and finance teams to manage consortia partners
  granting and reporting.
• Routinely
  troubleshoot to prevent disruptions in daily programme activities and
  liaise with Deputy Programme Director, PMU team, Country Directors, as
  necessary.
• Ensure
  proper logistics, administration, human resources and transport needs of
  the programme are conducted within the organization’s policy and with the
  maximum benefit.
• Ensure
  all programme funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and
  regulations and that work with the private sector conforms to MasterCard
  Foundation guidelines.
• Work
  closely with the Deputy Director to forecast expenditure surpluses and
  deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the programme in a timely
  fashion.
• Build
  the capacity of the PMU and consortia partners staff’s for a market
  facilitative approach to agricultural system development with youth.
• Manage
  the recruitment and training of programme staff to ensure staff is of the
  quality and capacity to ensure the successful implementation of
  activities.
• Provide
  direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to all staff in the
  PMU.
• Work
  closely in partnership with the Country Director to represent the
  programme to the MasterCard Foundation, the Uganda government at national
  and district levels.
• The
  incumbent will represent DYNAMIC at external conferences (Global Youth
  Economic Opportunities Conference, SEEP conference, etc.) and relevant
  thought leadership events, as needed.

• The
  applicant should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in economic development
  or other relevant field is preferred.
• A
  minimum of seven (7) years of relevant international experience, including
  three (3) years in a senior management position experience managing
  consortia led programmes.
• Proven
  technical experience in market facilitation, youth development,
  livelihoods and/or agriculture and value chain programming.
• Previous
  experience in Uganda or East Africa.
• Practical
  experience managing consortia led grants involving international NGO
  partners.
• Strong
  writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating
  skills.
• Excellent
  (English) verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong
  computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

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