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OVERALL DESCRIPTION
General Description of the
Programme:
GOAL’s Uganda country programme focuses on GOAL’s
four strategic sectors of Health (including WASH), Education,
Livelihoods and HIV. We are progressively mainstreaming issues
of HIV, gender, child protection, disabilities and environment
across all our programming. GOAL works on a district focused
approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and
partnerships with local organisations to give effect to our
mission. GOAL Uganda current country programme includes:
1. The Bugiri District Programme, South Eastern Uganda, established
in 2001, implements solely through partners in the HIV and
Disability sectors. In 2010 this district programme will begin
Livelihoods (HSP) and WASH programming.
2. The Pader District Programme, North Eastern Uganda, established
in 2003 is steadily transitioning from a crisis recovery to
development programme. Implementation is both direct and through
partners in the Livelihood, Water & Sanitation, HIV, Protection
and Education sectors.
3. The Abim District Programme, North Eastern Uganda (Western
Karamoja) was established recently at the beginning of 2009.
This recovery/development programme implements directly in
the Water and Sanitation and Livelihood sectors and will begin
HIV programming in 2010.
GOAL Uganda country programme is funded by a number of donors
who include Irish Aid, European Commission’s Humanitarian
Aid Office (ECHO), Dutch Government, PEPFAR (USAID), United
Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and GOAL.
Description of the position:
The Assistant Country Director – Programmes in collaboration
with the Country Director, is responsible for the ongoing
programme planning, development and management of the GOAL
Uganda Programme. The position requires the oversight, management
and capacity building of national team members; as well as
coordination with relevant National and District level authorities,
UN agencies, other NGOs and donors. The position is based
in Kampala with regular travel to program sites in Uganda.
The Assistant Country Director – Programmes reports
to the Country Director.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Programmes
1. Ensure all GOAL Uganda programmes/projects are implemented
to high quality standards which are in line with GOAL Uganda
Country Strategy, relevant donor requirements, international
best practice and the Codes of Conduct and agreements to which
GOAL is a signatory;
2. Work with the Country Director in the oversight and management
of project implementation, including allocation of resources
and ensuring that appropriate controls are maintained at all
levels.
3. Identify new opportunities for programme growth in coordination
with the Uganda Country Director and the GOAL headquarters
in Dublin.
4. Prepare project/programme proposals in accordance with
donor call for proposals;
5. Oversee donor and internal reporting;
6. Support the development and utilisation of appropriate
M&E and programme management tools and systems;
7. Develop and implement internal mechanisms for institutional
learning and programme integration;
8. Improve the quality of programming through support supervision
of key staff, analysis and dissemination of M&E data and
lessons learned, and the review of GOAL and other best practice
guidelines;
9. Represent GOAL Uganda in meetings with donors, coordination
bodies and Government representatives, as required;
10. Travel frequently to all areas of operation to monitor
implementation and ensure that beneficiaries, local authorities,
and local staff are represented in programme planning and
evaluation;
11. Regularly and accurately report the status and progress
of GOAL Uganda programmes to the Country Director;
12. Serve as a member of the GOAL Uganda Senior Management
Team, attending weekly meetings when present in Kampala;
Programme Strategy
1. Work with the Country Director to review and/or revise
the strategic plans for each of GOAL Uganda priority sectors
to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, quality assurance and
continual improvement throughout the Country Programme;
2. Facilitate and manage a programmatic shift in Northern
Uganda from Crisis Recovery to Development within the context
the premise of the PRDP, KIDDP, other government of Uganda
and donor polices.
Reporting
1. Monitor all country programs to evaluate activity progress
and determine necessary actions to improve achievements;
2. Provide programme reports that are timely to GOAL and donor
requirements.
3. Review monthly programme reports for accuracy and quality
4. Provide a monthly programme report to the CD by 10th of
each month
Personnel
1. Liaise with the ACD - Systems, Financial Controller, and
Human Resource Coordinator to ensure that the Country Programme
has the appropriate staffing and resources required for appropriate,
effective and efficient programme delivery;
2. Line manage Programme Managers and Technical Coordinators/Managers
(field and Kampala based) and Programme Administration Support
Assistant ensuring that timely feedback on performance is
provided.
3. Ensure that all team members have performance management
appraisal objectives, ensure objectives are SMART and reviewed
and revised every six months.
Finance
1. Ensure finance protocols are followed by all programme
field offices.
2. Review expenditure against budgets monthly with Financial
Controller
3. Review expenditure against budgets with all Programme Managers
every month and ensure rolling budgets are revised and realistic
4. Liaise with the Financial Controller to ensure continuous
oversight and involvement at all stage of the programme cycle.
Representation
1. Maintain a suitable image for GOAL and protect GOAL interest
and assets.
2. Liaise with donor, governments of Uganda and other agency
representatives.
3. Represent GOAL in routine meetings with donors and other
coordination mechanisms as agreed by the Country Director.
4. Initiate GOAL response to disasters and emergencies when
appropriate.
5. Facilitate donor visits to project sites as appropriate
in consultation with the Country Director.
Other Duties
The post holder may be requested to undertake other activities
as mutually agreed with the CD. This Job Description is intended
as a guide to the position and is subject to change at GOAL’s
discretion.
Requirement for the position:
Essential
1. A minimum of five years as a senior field representative
and overseas experience with humanitarian and development
programmes at a senior management level;
2. A university degree in social sciences, development studies,
engineering, livelihoods/food security.
3. Experience managing projects and programmes funded by major
institutional donors and agencies such as the ECHO/EC, USAID,
the UN, DFID, Dutch MFA and Irish Aid.
4. Proven track record of successful proposal writing with
major donors, and sound knowledge of donor practices and budget/financial
control.
5. Practical field experience implementing/managing projects
in any GOAL Uganda sectors, including health, water and sanitation,
education, HIV and livelihoods.
6. Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project
management including project planning, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilisation
of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity
to transfer this experience to others;
7. Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills
with extensive experience mentoring staff;
8. Exceptional communication, analysis and writing skills;
9. Strong experience liaising with governmental/local authorities
and other NGOs.
This job
description only serves as a guide for the position available.
GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
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