IRC ERD Manager Jobs in Uganda
Organization Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives.
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees and various institutions in the country, notably the government, community-based organizations (CBOs), civil society organizations (CBOs) and the private sector.
The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health and nutrition, support to persons with specific needs (PSNs) including case management, legal assistance to refugees, prevention, and response to gender-based violence, and economic recovery and development (ERD). The IRC has a country office in Kampala and field offices in Imvepi, Kyegegwa, Lamwo, Moroto and Yumbe, as well as an urban office in Naguru Vale within Kampala.
Job Overview
The ERD Manager will be responsible for all ERD related projects and interventions designed to restore and/ or strengthen beneficiary economic wellbeing. S/he will provide leadership and technical support to the ERD team in Lamwo District.
S/he will manage the components of ERD’s food security, Vocational skilling, enterprise and business development, Village savings and Loans (VSLAs) cash transfers, environment, energy and general livelihoods.
The ERD Manager will collaborate with other program Managers to ensure collaboration in project implementation and will work closely with the ERD officers, assistants, volunteers and partner organization to implement program activities.
S/he will also ensure quality program data collection and analysis and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the ERD program to donors. The ERD Manager will conduct frequent visits to field operations to assess the quality of the program, ensure understanding and compliance with donor requirements and provide guidance and coaching to staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program implementation
Provide Technical guidance and monitor staff in implementation of the work-plan and quality of activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and ensure timely implementation of activities.
Prepare and maintain/update detailed work-plan(s).
Responsible for the planning and implementation of all ERD activities within their area of operation.
Develop procurement plans, monthly program spending plan and cash forecasts.
Lead field implementation of the household assessments surveys of ERD beneficiaries and work closely with the M&E Officer for input into beneficiary databases.
Ensure Activity implementation is in accordance to the budget and track budget expenditure.
Participate in the development of the program implementation strategy and other project tools.
Staff Supervision & Development
Directly supervises ERD officers, Field Assistant and Volunteers depending on the scope of the program.
Participate in the recruitments process of ERD officers, Field Assistants and Volunteers.
Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews.
Plan/coordinate and oversee staff work-plans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities.
If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Program Monitoring & Reporting responsibilities
Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
Assist in the collection of data, assessments and proposal development for the sector.
Develop project reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements.
Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for IRC M&E purposes.
Ensure proper documentation and maintain an archive of ERD projects, distributions, activities and related procurements.
Support in the development of the M&E framework and tools related to the ERD Program component.
Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of beneficiaries during the promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment.
Coordination and Representation
Work closely and coordinate with IRC supply chain, finance and other program staff to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings.
Represent IRC in different platforms and maintain good working relationships with OPM, UNHCR, District and Sub County Local government officials and behave in a manner that safeguards IRC Public image.
Attend and actively participate in sector related working group meetings and present the Interests of the IRC.
Other duties as assigned by the ERD Coordinator.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business, International Development, Development studies, Bachelors of Science in Agriculture or related field.
5 years of experience leading teams, implementing business development or community development projects. Experience working in Humanitarian settings is an added advantage.
Experience in community-based programming, coordination, and stakeholder analysis.
Proven abilities in coordination within teams and with other stakeholders.
Prior experience in developing program implementation work-plans and program reporting.
Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
High level integrity.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC ERD Manager Jobs in Uganda
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