All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: Dedication, Innovation, Inclusivity and Accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Position open to Ugandan Nationals only

Generic responsibilities

• Management of technical staff including Coordinators and Team Leaders
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Contribute to the development of Area strategies; initiate and participate in the development of relevant projects
• Coordinate and manage project implementation including work-plans, budget and other project documentation in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
• Ensure that a capacity building plan for all staff is developed and implemented
• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
• Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and implementation of key learnings from project implementation.

Specific responsibilities

1. Lead in community based approach and protection analysis identifying the hard to reach and vulnerable populations
2. Lead in an integrated and inclusive Project Cycle Management at area office level as per NRC standards including grants start-up, review and Closure meetings
3. Work closely with Area Support teams to ensure the delivery of project materials and contractual agreement are done in a timely manner
4. Contribute to the development of the Core Competencies strategies with centrality of protection, an integrated and inclusive eye lens
5. Ensure systems for program quality control, monitoring and evaluation, and approach to identifying and acting on key learning in project implementation
6. Assist with visits and coordination with external stakeholders in coordination with the AM
7. Oversight of implementation of projects, including targets and budgets, in coordination with all project coordinators and team leaders
8. Coordinate with finance department to ensure effective and transparent project progress forecast
9. Ensure completion of work and development plans for all direct reports.
10. Coordinate quality and timely development of donor reports
11. Maintain the requirement level of performance capacity of local technicians, and identify the need for additional training.
12. Contribute to proposal development, identify donor needs and challenges, develop area protocol for decisions on funding opportunities
13. Regular visits to the area and sites of implementation for quality checks the of the ongoing and completed works, make correction and provide relevant recommendations.
14. In coordination with the Specialists and Area Manager, represent NRC in coordination meetings with local authorities, line ministries and government agencies and NGOs when required
15. Any other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor- Area Manager

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation and management position in a humanitarian, recovery or development context
• Experience in financial, asset and human resources management, budgeting and administration
• Knowledge of at least two of the following program areas: Community based approaches, cash-based interventions, food security and livelihoods, protection, ICLA.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Experience developing proposals and project budgets
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Written and oral fluency in English

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

• University Degree (Bachelor’s) in a Project Planning and Management, Social Work and Social Administration, Adult and Community Education, Development Studies or a related field.
• Post graduate or Masters Qualification will be added Advantage
• At least five years of Experience in Project implementation in crisis context with at least 2 years in leading and managing teams as well as Operational Coordination
• Knowledge of the context in Urban and South West
• Experience with community mobilization and engagement
• Experience establishing relationships and coordinating with government and traditional leaders
• Experience with community-based development and grants management
• Able to train and manage teams for effective quality implementation (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.)
• Proven skills and experience in successfully managing field teams