The Ugandan Jobline

• Oversee effective, efficient and timely
  implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets,
  policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements;
• Prepare project work plans in accordance
  with annual planning and funding cycles;
• Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is
  collected, compiled, analysed and distributed and that relevant
  assessments are conducted in the project area;
• Provide regular internal and external
  reports, and other relevant information on programme activities, policy
  matters and external relations, based on agreed formats and schedules;
• Provide input for the continued
  development of a sustainable strategy for DRC’s multi-sectoral assistance
  in Adjumani.

• Manage the budgeting and project
  expenditures, and prepare financial reports with assistance from the
  Grant- and Finance Managers;
• Supervise project human resources in the
  field and at offices, and co-manage shared human resources with other
  programme. This includes further development of staff job descriptions,
  their training and monitoring, and recruitment;
• Implement and monitor, and where necessary
  revise implementation of DRC administrative guidelines and -policies,
  safety– and security procedures, logistics support and other tasks
  associated with efficient day-to-day running of the operations;
• Be responsible for organisational
  development for the project, including staff assessments.

• Build, strengthen and maintain close
  relations with all relevant stakeholders including the donor and UN
  agencies, officials of the Office of the Prime Minister, district- and
  sub-county authorities, other donor representatives, INGOs, NGOs and CBOs;
• Actively participate in the relevant
  sector coordination meetings in the field and ensure DRC’s inputs to
  development of assistance modalities that adheres to humanitarian
  principles and other international frameworks that DRC has subscribed to.
• Work closely with the Country Director and
  Head of Finance and Administration, ensure correct and timely narrative
  and financial reporting to donor(s);
• Together with the Head of Programs,
  identify opportunities for new projects;
• Support the Head of Program to plan and
  develop concept papers, budgets and project proposals;
• Ensure effective coordination and
  visibility to the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and
  development actors and relevant stakeholders.

• The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s
  Degree in any of the following: Development Studies, International
  relations, refugee studies, human rights, social sciences or related
  field.
• At least eight years professional work experience
  in managing multi-sectorial refugee assistance program including
  protection and community services, community mobilization, with INGOs or
  UN, including operational IDP or refugee protection.
• Excellent track record of managing complex
  projects.
• Proven experience of working at a Senior
  Management level.
• Past experience of direct liaison with
  Donors, particularly UN Donors, and evidence of strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, strategic and
  communication skills
• Strong Computer literacy and Report
  writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with the
  other team members and other stakeholders
• Possess the ability to work under
  pressure, culturally sensitive, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

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