The role’s key focus will be to support MGLSD and OPM to implement CSSP activities according to work plan and project timelines; provide technical support to both agencies; help coordinate implementation with district local governments; and liaise with other implementation partners and government agencies as needed.

Key Accountabilities
The National Advisor will be key to ensure that the agreed actions under the CSSP MoU and multi-year work plans are implemented effectively and on time. Main tasks will include:
• Lead the development of an overarching framework to organize support through the CSSP programme to the MgLSD.
• Work closely with technical leads from WFP Kampala and West Nile to ensure coherent implementation of all activities between MGLSD and DLGs
• Facilitate quarterly work planning and review meetings, tracking budgets and expenditures of CSSP activities.
• Ensure timely engagement of leadership for guidance and decision making
• Define and maintain coordination arrangements within and outside the Ministry, especially OPM, Ministry of Local Government and Ministry of Finance, to ensure collaboration across sectors
• Provide technical advice and support for the implementation of Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) procedures for receipt, management and accounting of resources received under the CSSP.
• Provide technical advice to monitor and evaluate activities and capture results, lessons learned and good practices
• Support in supervision, monitoring, quality control, coordination and direct provision of technical guidance relating to CSSP activities to ensure good quality and timely delivery of outputs
• Support the Ministry to define and implement a learning agenda to strengthen knowledge and information sharing and knowledge networking with stakeholders
• Support drafting terms of reference and concept notes
• Ensure quality of all requests for activity implementation from MGLSD/OPM are reviewed before they are submitted to WFP
• Support MGLSD with report writing, communications and advocacy, presentations and knowledge sharing
• Perform other duties as required

Standard Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Advanced University degree in social protection, public policy, public administration, social sciences, development studies or other field relevant to social protection.
• Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language.
• At least 8 years professional experience relevant to social protection, contributing to food security and/or nutrition objectives.
• Has direct experience and demonstrated deep technical knowledge of various programme types relevant to social protection (e.g. cash-transfer programmes and public works).
• Demonstrated experience in policy discussions and decisions
• Experience in managing substantial components of a complex programme
• Knowledge and experience working with government social protection programmes is essential
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner
• Flexibility and excellent communication skills
• Good computer skills (Excel and Word)
• High level of ethical standards, integrity, transparency, and accountability
• Excellent ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations
• Willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, conveying an informed and professional demeanour toward internal and external partners and stakeholders4Ps CORE