Dec 16, IRC Senior Regional Projects & Partnerships Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

• Support IRC PMC leads and RPT colleagues in high-level problem-solving.

• Lead and manage strategic program coordination discussions with consortium partners to facilitate strong working relationships, consistent programming, and collaborative decision-making wherever possible.

• Oversee development and implementation of key internal knowledge management and planning systems and processes (e.g., centralized project calendar, content management system, internal website, external website, Box, Airtable, OTIS, etc.).

• Support RPD to liaise with IRC HQ-based functions, including Communications, Finance, External Relations, Education Technical Unit and Award Management.

• Identify opportunities for consortium events, in collaboration with country, regional, and donor leadership, and manage GPC Department’s execution of department-led events.

• Provide review and approval of all external comms and oversee/lead high-level internal comms (e.g., weekly updates, newsletters, leadership decisions, etc.).

• Advise consortium on external engagement and intellectual property matters, as they relate to achieving scale and compliance.

Grants & Partnership Management:

• Manage overall donor relationships and communications in collaboration with RPD and Institutional Philanthropy and Partnerships (IPP) representatives;

• Manage overall partner relations, proactively resolving issues in collaboration with RPT colleagues, IRC PMC leads, and consortium senior leadership.

• Maintain a broad and deep understanding of donor policies, regulations, and procedures, and best practices and build this knowledge

among appropriate consortium team members.

• Ensure that the award is well-administered and implemented in compliance with relevant donor and IRC processes, policies, and procedures (e.g., legal expectations, IRC PEERS policy, etc.).

• Lead the quarterly and annual reporting process,

• Oversee bi-annual project and partner monitoring conducted by the regional team across all project sites and active project entities,

• Provide strategic oversight to Grants & Partnerships staff, supporting key grant functions, including but not limited to donor and internal compliance advisement; prime and partnership agreement amendments; development and execution of service contracts/memorandums of understanding/collaboration agreements; routine anti-terrorism checks (ATCs), processing and updating of T1s and T7s; and partner /IRC country program report review and issue management.

• Support overall financial management of the project. Oversee processing of financial realignment requests and advise on budgeting.

Leadership & Other Duties:

• Provide strategic leadership to the project as a member of PlayMatters’ Regional Senior Management Team (SMT), Leadership Group (LG), and Strategic Review Group (SRG). Leads the strategic coordination, planning, and follow-up of these bodies, including the chairing of LG.

• Proactively identify risks throughout the portfolio and creatively develop solutions in collaboration with programs, operations, finance, and fellow senior management colleagues.

• Lead planning and preparation of visits from LEGO Foundation, IRC, and partner senior leadership.

• Lead development of relevant donor and senior-leadership communications materials, updates, and presentations, in collaboration with the Communications and Technical Departments.

• Support the RPD to oversee the compliant and cohesive implementation of various special project initiatives, including emergency activities, safeguarding, etc.

• Maintain regular communications with implementation teams and partners to identify training needs. Oversee execution of consortium capacity-building initiatives of GPC Department.

• Perform other duties as required by the Regional Project Director.

Requirements:

• At least 7-8 years of experience in program administration, grants management, communications and project management at an international NGO or similar organization

• Exceptional organizational skills; experience with establishment and implementation of project management software and tools

• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment, within and across departments/functions and develop positive relationships with locally and remote based staff

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including experience with conflict-mitigation and resolution.

• Experience with external representation and senior leadership or Board-level engagement

• Self-directed, able to independently set priorities and solve problems with minimal guidance; comfortable working with team that is remotely located

• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust plans for the realities of working across multiple time zones and cultural contexts

• Experience managing dynamic, diverse, and remote teams

• Experience working in conflict and crisis settings and knowledge of humanitarian programming is preferred

• Knowledge of the East Africa regional context, with experience working in the region preferred

• Experience in the field of early childhood development or education is a plus

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IRC Senior Regional Projects & Partnerships Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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